In this guide, we’ll walk through how to expose a Pod in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) using a Kubernetes LoadBalancer Service. This will make your application accessible externally (from the internet) with a public IP address provided by GCP. First, let’s create a Pod and then expose it with a LoadBalancer Service. 👉 Create a Pod # Template kubectl run --image # Example kubectl run my-first-pod --image ghcr.io/stacksimplify/kubenginx:1.0.0 👉 Expose the Pod as a Service # Template kubectl expose pod --type=LoadBalancer --port=80 --name= # Example kubectl expose pod my-first-pod --type=LoadBalancer --port=80 --name=my-first-service 👉 Get Service Information kubectl get service kubectl get svc Observations: Initially, t…  ( 8 min )

The Moment Everything Clicked "I'm supposed to create my Virtual WAN in East US but then put the hub in West US? That seems backwards..." That was my initial confusion when I started the AZ-700 Virtual WAN lab. As someone relatively new to Azure networking, the concepts felt abstract until I actually built something hands-on. In this article, I'll take you through my journey from confusion to clarity, complete with screenshots and practical explanations. What Even is Azure Virtual WAN? (And Why Should You Care) Think of it like this: Traditional networking: Building individual roads between every city (manual, complex) Virtual WAN: Creating a highway system with on-ramps everywhere (automated, scalable) The Problem It Solves: Lab Scenario: Building Contoso's Global Network Task 1: Creating…  ( 8 min )

Here are the best WordPress image-optimization plugins to consider in 2025, based on recent roundups and hands-on tests across multiple sources: ShortPixel Image Optimizer, Optimole, Imagify, EWWW Image Optimizer, Smush, and TinyPNG. Each can shrink images automatically on upload and bulk-optimize existing media, but they differ in delivery method, formats, and pricing. ShortPixel Image Optimizer stands out for how much control it gives you while still keeping things simple. Few plugins go deep into multiple settings without making things feel overwhelming. Beyond the Media Library, ShortPixel can also optimize custom folders and NextGEN galleries, making it a favorite for sites with large or complex image collections. In recent tests, it consistently delivered high performance scores wh…  ( 7 min )

I recently learned about a new way to leak your privacy, and it's a scary one. Before going further, know that I'm not a network engineer: perhaps if you work in this field, you've known it for your whole career, but it's quite new to me. Let me share my findings, and you can judge for yourself. Since the original post was quite lengthy, I have broken it down into two installments: the problem and the solution. I own my own domain. I've created multiple subdomains out of it. Some of them map to online services, one of them to a private Cloudflare Tunnel to my Home Assistant, and one to my NAS hosted at home. The latter obviously forwards requests to my router, which forwards NAS-related requests to it. The router, in turn, has a public IP address given by my Internet provider. Reminder: in…  ( 8 min )

Here Is the Full React tree, remember you don't need to learn everything - learn what's important and what you need. ├── Prerequisites Learning Path Recommendations: Beginner Level (2-3 months): Prerequisites + React Fundamentals + Basic Hooks + Styling Focus on: Components, Props, State, useState, useEffect, CSS/CSS Modules Intermediate Level (3-4 months): Advanced Hooks + State Management + Routing + Forms + HTTP Requests Focus on: Custom hooks, Context API, React Router, form handling Advanced Level (4-6 months): Performance Optimization + Testing + TypeScript + Build Tools + Frameworks Focus on: Next.js, optimization techniques, comprehensive testing Expert Level (Ongoing): Advanced React features + Security + Accessibility + Best Practices Focus on: Concurrent features, architecture patterns, team leadership Remember: Build projects at each level to solidify your understanding. Start with simple components, then progress to full applications!  ( 16 min )

The emperor has no clothes, and his name is CI/CD. While teams celebrate their "mature DevOps practices" with elaborate Jenkins pipelines and GitOps workflows, they've missed a fundamental shift happening beneath their feet. What we call "best practices" in CI/CD today are actually common practices—repeated so often that we've forgotten to question whether they solve real problems or just create the illusion of progress. Walk into any "DevOps-mature" organization and you'll see the same theater: developers pushing code that triggers automated tests, builds Docker images, updates Helm charts, and deploys through staging environments before reaching production. Everyone feels productive. Velocity dashboards show green metrics. But here's what's actually happening: Your CI/CD pipeline has bec…  ( 7 min )

Take a look at this error: error[E0277]: `YourType` cannot be sent between threads safely --> src/main.rs:10:5 | 10 | thread::spawn(move || { | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ `YourType` cannot be sent between threads safely | = help: within `YourType`, the trait `Send` is not implemented for `SomeInnerType` = note: required because it appears within the type `YourType` = note: required because it is used within this closure = note: required because it is used as the type of argument 1 Use our Online Code Editor If you have ever come across this type of error and you are wondering what *Send * and Sync are, you are at the right place. In this article, we will explain what Send and *Sync * are in simple terms. By the end of this article, you will under…  ( 13 min )

The VM Config Drift Problem Docker solved the "works on my machine" problem. With VMs, you have to build it twice: once for development and once for production. You might also need to build it for CI, test, etc. You spend days getting the perfect development environment - services configured, databases tuned, everything working together. Then deployment time comes and your development setup has conveniences baked in: default users, insecure keys, debug tools, dev-friendly assumptions. Production can't use any of it. You start over with a clean base image and completely different provisioning scripts, rebuilding everything you already built. Development VMs become throwaway sandboxes that can't be used anywhere else. You perfect something in dev, then start over for production with differ…  ( 9 min )

We’re excited to highlight new research from two members of the SurrealDB community: Bridging Analytics and Semantics: A Hybrid Database Approach to Retrieval-Augmented Generation, now published on Zenodo. In their work, Debashis Saha and Satadeep Dasgupta explore how hybrid database systems can power the next generation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Traditional RAG workflows rely solely on vector search, but this prototype demonstrates how combining SQL-style analytics with semantic vector search in a unified framework can unlock richer, more flexible retrieval. To make this possible, the authors turned to SurrealDB. Its unique ability to seamlessly blend structured queries with vector operations enabled them to experiment with hybrid retrieval strategies that go well beyond the limitations of vector-only systems. We’re proud that SurrealDB could serve as a key enabling technology in this research and look forward to seeing more innovation from our community. You can read the full paper and access the prototype here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17018699🔗 Stay tuned for the follow-on engineering blog with more technical details and the queries. To learn more, head to: Our Agentic & Gen AI and Graph RAG pages Implement your first RAG app with Multi-model RAG with LangChain  ( 6 min )

My Story: This blog is a complete guide to Linux for DevOps & SRE engineers. We'll start with the basics - what Linux is, why it's used - and then dive deep into the most production-focused commands and real incident scenarios. What is Linux? Linux is an open-source operating system kernel first released by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Over the years, it grew into a family of distributions (distros) such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and Amazon Linux. Unlike Windows or macOS, Linux is: Free and open-source - anyone can inspect, modify, and distribute it. Stable and secure - runs most of the world's servers and cloud infrastructure. Lightweight and customizable - you only install what you need, no bloat. 💡 Fun fact: Over 90% of cloud servers and 100% of Kubernetes clusters run on Linux. If you're …  ( 19 min )

When working with barcode detection in real-world applications, developers often encounter scenarios where standard settings fall short. Images with poor lighting, low quality, skewed angles, or complex backgrounds can make accurate detection extremely challenging. Dynamsoft Barcode Reader offers a robust set of parameters that can be fine-tuned to optimize performance across different conditions. This article demonstrates how to build a GUI tool that visualizes these parameters, turning the complex and time-consuming process of parameter tuning into an efficient, interactive experience. Instead of manually editing JSON configuration files, developers can adjust parameters in real time and immediately see the results. Get a 30-day trial license key for Dynamsoft Barcode Reader Python 3.8+ …  ( 9 min )

Connecting a Raspberry Pi to Wi-Fi via SSH is a classic "headless" setup method. This is especially useful when you don't have a monitor or keyboard for your Pi. There are two main scenarios. Choose the one that applies to you. Scenario 1: First-Time Setup (No Access to the Pi Yet) SD card from your computer. Steps: Flash Raspberry Pi OS: Write the Raspberry Pi OS (preferably the Lite version for servers, or any version) to your SD card using the Raspberry Pi Imager. Enable SSH (Mandatory): After flashing, your computer will see the SD card as a drive called boot. Navigate to this boot drive. Create a new, empty file named ssh (with no extension). On Windows, you can do this in Notepad by saving a file and typing ssh as the name, making sure "All files (.)" is selected instead of ".…  ( 8 min )

Introduction Node.js is a popular processing system for JavaScript that is necessary for server-side development. Thousands of regular downloads are made possible by npm's vast ecosystem of third-party packages. On the other hand, hackers are drawn to its popularity. In a supply chain attack, hackers take advantage of developers' reliance on these packages by inserting harmful code into their dependencies. These attacks have the potential to spread widely, affecting several operations. Attackers do not only target files; they also go after apps, looking for security holes to exploit. Attacks such as Man-in-the-Middle (MITM), injection, and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) can hack online applications, extract data, and change databases. Following best practices is critical to protect your apps…  ( 13 min )

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We're moving beyond simple automation. The rise of Agentic AI systems marks a significant leap in how we leverage artificial intelligence. What is it? Agentic AI isn't just about executing a single command. It's about an AI system that can: Define a Goal: Understand a high-level objective (e.g., "Analyze Q3 market trends for our new product launch"). Plan: Break that goal down into smaller, actionable steps. Execute: Utilize various tools (APIs, web searches, code interpreters) to complete the steps. Reflect & Course-Correct: Evaluate its own progress and adjust the plan if a step fails or new information emerges—all autonomously. In essence, these agents can reason, plan, and execute complex, multi-step tasks without constant human intervention. Why does this matter for business? Accelerated Research: Imagine an AI agent autonomously conducting competitive analysis and drafting a summary report. Smarter Operations: Automated troubleshooting and maintenance of complex IT systems. Hyper-Personalization: Agents that can manage and adapt entire customer journeys based on real-time data. This shift moves AI from being a 'tool' we use for a task to a 'collaborator' we delegate an entire objective to. The productivity gains could be massive, but it also raises crucial questions about governance, oversight, and skill adaptation. What are your thoughts? Are you exploring how Agentic AI could redefine roles in your industry, or are you focused on the ethical and safety guardrails needed for this technology? AgenticAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #FutureofWork #Innovation  ( 6 min )

itertools is a standard Python library that provides a collection of fast, memory-efficient tools for working with iterators. It includes functions for creating combinations, permutations, infinite sequences, and various forms of iterator chaining. itertools is especially useful for handling large datasets, performing combinatorial tasks, and building efficient loops without consuming excessive memory. It’s widely used in data processing, algorithm design, and competitive programming. Installation: Example usage: import itertools # Generate all 2-combinations of a list for combo in itertools.combinations([1, 2, 3], 2): print(combo) # Infinite counting for i in itertools.count(5): if i > 10: break print(i) PyPI page: Not applicable (standard library) https://github.com/python/cpython 3 Project Ideas: Generate all possible combinations of items in a dataset for analysis. Create a program that simulates permutations for game or puzzle solving. Build an iterator-based pipeline to process large streams of data efficiently.  ( 6 min )

I’ve been stuck watching endless tutorials on Spring Boot without actually building anything. Today, I finally broke the cycle and created my very first REST API endpoint: /hello! OUTPUT This may look tiny, but it’s my first step toward building real backend apps with Spring Boot. Next, I’ll try returning JSON and adding parameters. Any tips for a beginner in Spring Boot? Or small project ideas I should try?  ( 6 min )

FastAPI is a modern, fast, and high-performance Python web framework for building APIs. It is based on standard Python type hints, which allows automatic data validation, serialization, and interactive API documentation. FastAPI is designed for building production-ready RESTful APIs and microservices with minimal code while ensuring high performance. It’s widely used in data-driven applications, machine learning deployment, and backend services. Installation: pip install fastapi uvicorn Example usage: from fastapi import FastAPI app = FastAPI() @app.get("/") def read_root(): return {"message": "Hello FastAPI!"} Run the app with: uvicorn filename:app --reload PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/fastapi/ https://github.com/tiangolo/fastapi 3 Project Ideas: Build a REST API for a blog or content management system. Develop a backend service to serve machine learning model predictions. Create a microservice architecture for a larger application with multiple APIs.  ( 6 min )

EasyGUI is a Python library that provides simple and ready-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) components. It allows developers to create pop-up dialogs, message boxes, input forms, and file selection windows without writing complex GUI code. EasyGUI is particularly useful for beginners, small scripts, and educational projects where a full-featured GUI framework would be overkill. It makes Python programs interactive and user-friendly with minimal effort. Installation: pip install easygui Example usage: import easygui name = easygui.enterbox("Enter your name:") easygui.msgbox(f"Hello, {name}!") PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/easygui/ https://github.com/robertlugg/easygui 3 Project Ideas: Build a simple quiz application with pop-up questions and scoring. Create a file management tool with dialogs for selecting, copying, or moving files. Develop a small form-based application to collect user information and save it locally.  ( 6 min )

With 400 million MAUs, Threads already has the critical mass to launch a payments layer without the expensive customer acquisition costs that burden most fintech startups. ClickGuard released 2024 data showing an average fintech SaaS CAC of $1,450., far higher than in social platforms. Threads’ built-in audience could bypass this barrier. Threads’ AI-powered recommendations could accelerate social commerce adoption. By curating personalized shopping experiences, AI has the potential to transform Threads into an attention-and-purchase funnel, where discovery and transaction occur in the same feed. For fintech companies, this shifts the battle from payments infrastructure to payments visibility. Threads’ support for the Fediverse protocol opens the door to decentralized identity and transa…  ( 8 min )

Aiogram is a Python library for creating Telegram bots using asynchronous programming. It provides an easy-to-use framework for handling messages, commands, and inline queries efficiently. With features like middleware, state management, and webhook support, Aiogram is suitable for both simple bots and complex interactive applications. It’s ideal for developers who want to automate tasks, build chatbots, or integrate Telegram functionalities into their services. Installation: pip install aiogram Example usage: from aiogram import Bot, Dispatcher, types from aiogram.utils import executor bot = Bot(token="YOUR_TOKEN_HERE") dp = Dispatcher(bot) @dp.message_handler(commands=['start']) async def send_welcome(message: types.Message): await message.reply("Hello! I am your bot.") executor.start_polling(dp) PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/aiogram/ https://github.com/aiogram/aiogram 3 Project Ideas: Build a Telegram bot that provides news updates or weather forecasts. Create a trivia or quiz bot with multiple levels and scoring. Develop an automated reminder bot to schedule messages and notifications.  ( 6 min )

A Job Story forces clarity without personas or feature lists. It anchors scope to a single user outcome. Template When [situation], I want to [action], so I can [outcome]. Strong examples When I open a long article and have 2 minutes, I want a 5‑bullet summary, so I can decide to read now or save. When I receive a supplier invoice PDF, I want line items as CSV/JSON, so I can import without manual typing. When I find a lead on LinkedIn, I want a tailored cold email draft, so I can send a relevant message in <2 minutes. Metric rubric (pick one) Outcome‑tied: success %, “useful” rating %, time‑to‑value. Numeric & time‑bound: “≥60% attempts rated ‘useful’ in 24h.” Actionable: if it fails, you know what to change this week. Anti‑patterns Vanity counts (pageviews, followers) for week‑1 validation. Multi‑persona flows (“for marketers and engineers”). Pick one. Two success paths. One path → less ambiguity. 10‑minute worksheet which shows value in ≤60s? target comparator unit window (e.g., ≥60% useful in 24h). not build this week. Save these somewhere visible. They’re your guardrails. Examples + pitfalls in the full issue → https://shipwithai.substack.com/p/pasta-al-dente-ship-a-one-feature?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue_pasta_al_dente_week  ( 6 min )

qrcode is a Python library that allows developers to create QR codes quickly and easily. It can generate QR codes from text, URLs, or other data, which can then be saved as images or displayed in applications. This library is widely used for payment links, event tickets, authentication codes, and marketing campaigns. Its simplicity makes it ideal for small projects, prototypes, or production-ready applications. Installation: pip install qrcode Example usage: import qrcode img = qrcode.make("https://www.python.org") img.save("python_qr.png") PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/qrcode/ https://github.com/lincolnloop/python-qrcode 3 Project Ideas: Build a QR code generator for URLs or contact information. Create a system that generates event tickets with unique QR codes. Develop a marketing tool that produces QR codes linking to promotions or products.  ( 6 min )

In this guide, we’ll walk through deploying Jenkins on Amazon EKS with persistent storage backed by AWS EFS using the CSI driver. This setup ensures scalable, durable, and shared storage for Jenkins builds. Step 1: Install AWS EFS CSI Driver kubectl apply -k "github.com/kubernetes-sigs/aws-efs-csi-driver/deploy/kubernetes/overlays/stable/?ref=master" Step 2: Set Up AWS Resources Get VPC ID aws eks describe-cluster \ --name hulk-santhosh-cluster \ --query "cluster.resourcesVpcConfig.vpcId" \ --output text \ --region ap-south-1 Get VPC CIDR Range aws ec2 describe-vpcs \ --vpc-ids vpc-07937adc3227e4b54 \ --query "Vpcs[].CidrBlock" \ --output text \ --region ap-south-1 Create Security Group aws ec2 create-security-group \ --description efs-test-sg \ --group-name efs-sg \…  ( 7 min )

Time Complexity: O(log n) Space Complexity: O(1) class Solution { public int search(int[] nums, int target) { int low = 0; int high = nums.length -1; while (low <= high) { int mid = low + (high -low) / 2; if (target == nums[mid]) return mid; else if (target < nums[mid]) high = mid -1; else low = mid + 1; } return -1; } }  ( 6 min )

Cron jobs handle critical automation in Unix-like systems: from database backups to log rotation, yet they fail silently by design. When a scheduled task stops working, you might not discover the failure until days later, potentially causing data loss or system degradation. Understanding where crontab logs are stored and how to monitor them effectively is essential for maintaining reliable automated systems. This guide covers log locations across different distributions, debugging failed jobs, and implementing robust monitoring practices that catch issues before they escalate. Cron log locations vary significantly across Unix-like systems. Knowing where to look saves critical time during incidents. Cron logs are written to the system log at /var/log/syslog. Filter for cron-specific entries…  ( 12 min )

Welcome back to Minesweeper Part 2. Last time you built the core: grid, mine placement, and adjacency counts. Now you’ll wire it up into a fully playable CLI game. Here's what you’ll add in this part: A clean terminal UI: headers, separators, and aligned columns A game loop with a visible prompt Command parser for rROW,COL (reveal) and fROW,COL (flag) Input validation + helpful error messages Win/lose checks (boom vs. all mines flagged) By the end, a single node minesweeper.js 9 gives you a working game you can extend in minutes. Let’s build! Now that our grid generation process is complete, let’s initialize our game by: Clearing the terminal window. Printing a “Welcome” message that tells the user how to play the game. Printing the formatted grid. Prompting the user to play by typing a co…  ( 14 min )

Expanding into new markets has never been easier. Thanks to globalization and digital tools, even small businesses can reach customers thousands of miles away. But one barrier still remains—communication. Customers prefer doing business with companies that feel local. They’re more likely to answer a familiar area code than an unknown international number. This is where VoIP numbers come in, helping businesses expand globally while maintaining a strong local presence. A VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) number is a virtual phone number that operates over the internet instead of traditional copper lines. Unlike fixed landlines, VoIP numbers are location-independent. That means a business in New York can instantly set up a London, Sydney, or Singapore number—without physically being there. …  ( 8 min )

Data Warehousing vs. Data Lakes: A Comprehensive Comparison Introduction In the modern data-driven landscape, organizations grapple with ever-increasing volumes and varieties of data. The efficient storage, processing, and analysis of this data are crucial for informed decision-making, gaining competitive advantages, and unlocking valuable insights. Two prominent architectures for handling this data are Data Warehouses and Data Lakes. While both serve as repositories for organizational data, they differ significantly in their design, purpose, and suitability for different use cases. This article provides a comprehensive comparison between Data Warehouses and Data Lakes, exploring their key features, advantages, disadvantages, and the scenarios where each shines. Prerequisites: Understan…  ( 9 min )

Docker containers generate critical telemetry data through their logs, but accessing and analyzing this information efficiently can be challenging without the right approach. Whether you're debugging a failing deployment, monitoring application performance, or investigating security incidents, understanding Docker's logging capabilities is fundamental to maintaining healthy containerized systems. This guide walks you through Docker container logging from basic commands to production-ready strategies, including integration with observability platforms for comprehensive log analysis. Docker captures all output from containerized applications that write to standard output (stdout) and standard error (stderr). This follows the twelve-factor app principle where applications should treat logs as…  ( 11 min )

Next.js 15 has introduced exciting new features like improved routing, faster builds, and enhanced server actions. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up a new Next.js project, exploring its new app router, and deploying it to Vercel. App Router Enhancements: Simplifies file-based routing. Server Actions: Handle server logic directly. Optimized Builds: Faster builds and improved caching. Install Next.js: npx create-next-app@latest my-app Navigate into the project: cd my-app Run development server: npm run dev Happy coding! 🚀  ( 6 min )

Introduction As a DevOps lead, you’ve probably faced the dreaded moment when a production deployment brings the site down. Zero‑downtime deployments are no longer a luxury; they’re a baseline expectation for modern services. This checklist walks you through a practical, Docker‑centric workflow that leverages Nginx as a smart reverse proxy, blue‑green releases, and observability hooks. Follow each step, and you’ll be able to push new code without breaking existing traffic. Immutable builds: Use a multi‑stage Dockerfile so the final image contains only runtime artifacts. Tagging strategy: Tag images with both a semantic version (v1.3.2) and a short Git SHA (v1.3.2‑a1b2c3). Scan for vulnerabilities: Run docker scan or integrate Trivy into your CI pipeline. # Dockerfile (Node.js examp…  ( 8 min )

Introduction If you’re a DevOps lead tasked with keeping a public‑facing web service reliable and secure, Nginx is often the front‑line reverse proxy you’ll rely on. While Nginx excels at performance, it also needs a solid security posture to survive the modern threat landscape. This tutorial walks you through seven practical steps to lock down Nginx using TLS, Fail2Ban, and a Web Application Firewall (WAF). The focus is on actionable configuration snippets you can drop into your existing setup. TLS is the first line of defense. A weak cipher suite or an outdated protocol version can expose you to downgrade attacks. Disable SSLv2/SSLv3 and TLS 1.0/1.1 Prefer TLS 1.3 when the client supports it Use a modern cipher suite (e.g., TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384) Enable OCSP stapling to speed up certi…  ( 8 min )

Imagine a universe where billions of messages, calls, and financial transactions happen every second. Each message reaches its recipient flawlessly, phone calls remain uninterrupted, and funds are transferred instantly. What ensures such impeccable performance? No, it's not magic—it's virtual machines—the unsung heroes of digital infrastructure. Among them stands out one remarkable machine — BEAM. Created decades ago, it looks like an invention from a distant future. It powers stable operations for giants like WhatsApp, Discord, financial services, and IoT systems. Even after all these years since its inception, BEAM continues to impress with its performance and reliability. This article is not intended as an in-depth exploration into the inner workings of BEAM or its implementation detail…  ( 14 min )

Databases are central to development. They store, query, and manage the information our applications depend on. But not all databases work the same way. Relational systems like MySQL and Oracle rely on structured schemas, while NoSQL systems like MongoDB allow flexibility with JSON documents. Distributed and cloud-hosted systems scale across servers and regions, handling large and dynamic workloads. As developers, we need to understand these categories to make smart decisions. Choosing the wrong type can add unnecessary complexity later. Relational: Structured tables and relationships, SQL-driven. Examples: MySQL, SQL Server. NoSQL: Flexible storage for documents, key-value data, or graphs. Example: MongoDB. Object-relational: Relational base with object support. Example: PostgreSQL. Cloud…  ( 22 min )

Представьте вселенную, где ежесекундно происходят миллиарды сообщений, звонков и финансовых операций. Каждое послание достигает адресата, звонки продолжаются бесперебойно, а средства поступают моментально. Что обеспечивает такую безупречную работу? Нет, это не волшебство, а именно виртуальные машины — незаметные герои цифровой инфраструктуры. Среди них есть одна выдающаяся машина — BEAM. Созданная еще в прошлом веке, она выглядит как разработка из далекого будущего. Именно она поддерживает стабильную работу таких гигантов, как WhatsApp, Discord, финансовые сервисы и IoT системы. Даже спустя десятилетия после своего появления, BEAM продолжает поражать своей производительностью и надежностью. Цель этой статьи вовсе не в подробном погружении в механизмы работы BEAM и внутренние детали реализа…  ( 15 min )

The metaverse isn't just science fiction anymore—it's becoming our digital reality. From virtual concerts to remote work meetings in 3D spaces, the metaverse is reshaping how we interact online. If you've been wondering how to jump into metaverse 3D space development, you're in the right place. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start building your own virtual worlds from the ground up. Think of metaverse 3D space development as digital architecture for virtual worlds. Instead of building with bricks and mortar, you're creating immersive environments using code, 3D models, and interactive elements. These spaces can host everything from social gatherings to business meetings, gaming experiences to educational workshops. Getting started requires cho…  ( 9 min )

🔧 Prompting Techniques with Templates 1. Zero-shot Prompting Use when: The task is simple and doesn’t need examples. 🧪 Template: Summarize the following email in one sentence: [Insert email text here] 🧠 Tip: Works best with clear, unambiguous instructions. Few-shot Prompting Use when: You want to guide the model with examples. 🧪 Template: Convert the following sentences into passive voice: Example 1: Input: The cat chased the mouse. Output: The mouse was chased by the cat. Example 2: Input: She writes a letter. Output: A letter is written by her. Now convert: Input: They built a house. Output: 🧠 Tip: Keep examples close in structure to your actual input. Chain-of-Thought (CoT) Prompting Use when: The task involves reasoning or multiple steps. 🧪 Template: Questi…  ( 7 min )

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When we think about personalization and segmentation, Netflix often comes to mind. The streaming giant has an almost unbelievable 76,000+ micro-genres in its database. These range from the obvious “Romantic Comedies” to niche categories like “Asian_English_Mother-Son-Love_1980.” This level of granular segmentation ensures that each viewer finds content that feels uniquely suited to their taste. But is such extreme segmentation truly necessary? If we look at Netflix’s global success, the answer is clear: absolutely yes. Their ability to recommend content precisely to each user has transformed them into one of the most powerful brands in the world. They even hosted a million-dollar competition on Kaggle to challenge teams to beat their recommendation algorithm. That recommendation engine is …  ( 10 min )

How California Attorney Scott R. Carpenter Abuses His State Bar License To Help Clients Commit Crimes Marcus ・ Sep 25 #fraud #legalcorruption #scottrcarpenter #talentcrowd  ( 6 min )

The first four days have covered JavaScript basic syntax, variables, data types, operators/expressions, and conditional statements. Today will learn about loop statements in detail, which are core concepts for implementing repetitive execution in programming. Through loops, large amounts of data and repetitive tasks can be handled efficiently. Master the usage of for loops Understand the differences between while and do-while loops Learn loop control statements (break, continue) Understand loop best practices and performance optimization for loops are the most commonly used loop structure, suitable for situations where the number of iterations is known. // Basic syntax for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) { console.log(`Loop count: ${i}`); } // Output: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 // Reverse loop for (let i = …  ( 11 min )

Introduction While developing an app with React (Vite + TypeScript), I introduced Chakra UI as my UI library. import { Box, Heading, Text, List, ListItem } from "@chakra-ui/react"; The error message I received was: Attempted import error: 'List' is not exported from '@chakra-ui/react' Apparently, the version of @chakra-ui/react included in my project was outdated, and the List component was not yet included. Updating to the latest version resolved the issue. npm install @chakra-ui/react@latest @emotion/react @emotion/styled framer-motion Then, restart the development server: npm run dev The screen now displays correctly. All Chakra UI components, including List and ListItem, are now available. Type errors have disappeared, and red lines no longer appear in VSCode.  ( 6 min )

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Coding interviews test more than problem-solving—they test clarity, speed, and adaptability. Discover how AI is transforming interview prep, from smarter hints to mock interviews and personalized study systems. When people talk about coding interviews, they often frame them as a pure algorithm game: solve X number of LeetCode problems, memorize patterns, and you’re set. But anyone who has actually sat in a real interview knows it’s not that simple. You’re under pressure. You have to explain your thought process. Sometimes you get curveballs that don’t map neatly to your “pattern library.” That’s why preparing for coding interviews has always been messy—and why the rise of AI for coding interviews is more than just a shiny new tool. It’s a fundamental shift in how we learn, practice, and pe…  ( 10 min )

Celery is the backbone of asynchronous task processing in Python applications, particularly in Django projects. Whether you’re sending emails, processing images, or handling complex data operations, understanding how Celery works under the hood is crucial for building robust, scalable applications. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into the mechanics of Celery tasks, explore the nuances of database connection management, and learn how to scale your Celery infrastructure to handle increasing loads. The Anatomy of Task Creation When you define a Celery task, you’re essentially creating a blueprint for work that can be executed asynchronously. Here’s what happens behind the scenes: from celery import Celery app = Celery('myapp', broker='redis://localhost:6379') @app.task def proc…  ( 12 min )

In today’s digital-first world, cyberattacks are no longer a distant possibility—they are a daily reality. From phishing scams and ransomware to credential stuffing attacks, cybercriminals have countless ways to exploit stolen data. Among the most common and dangerous threats is credential theft. Once usernames and passwords fall into the wrong hands, they often end up for sale or trade on the dark web a hidden part of the internet where cybercriminals operate anonymously. This is where dark web monitoring comes into play. Modern password managers have evolved beyond just storing login credentials; they now actively monitor the dark web for signs that your personal or business credentials have been compromised. By detecting breaches early, users can take action before attackers exploit sto…  ( 10 min )

With the introduction of OpenMQTT to my IOT@Home stack, the availability of long-range sensors increased dramatically. Over the course of the last articles I explored RF433, Bluetooth BLE, LoRa and even IR signals. With these gateways, messages from surrounding devices are captured, for example an outdoor temperature sensor, your smart watch, or a long-range GPS sensor. Reading messages is only one feature of OpenMQTT. Sensing messages to the devices is the opposite direction. This article investigates how MQTT messages are send from a gateway to the receiving device, and to what amount both the gateway and its detected devices can be configured or controlled. Its separated into the following four sections: Gateway Status & Configuration, RF Gateway, and BLE Gateway The technical context o…  ( 15 min )

Introduction Believing in a theory that runs against the dominant paradigm is never easy. Even with strong evidence, proving it often feels like swimming upstream. This challenge is especially visible in a field as noisy and fast-moving as AI, where marketing cycles often drown out deeper questions of architecture and rigor. Right now, the dominant story is simple: Large Language Models can do everything. They can plan, reason, remember, and execute, all through clever prompting. It’s a story that sells, but it’s also fragile. For prototypes, LLMs and prompts are fantastic. For systems that need to scale, integrate, and be trusted, they fall short. That’s not a radical claim. It’s the same lesson software learned two decades ago. Monolithic architectures eventually collapsed under th…  ( 10 min )

https://github.com/geo-tp/ESP32-Bus-Pirate Ever wanted a powerful protocol analyzer that doesn’t cost a fortune? ESP32 Bus Pirate is an open-source firmware that turns any ESP32-S3 board into a multi-protocol hardware toolbox — and you can get the necessary hardware for around $10. Flash it once and a cheap, pocketable ESP32 becomes a serial console, I²C/SPI inspector, 1-Wire reader, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth sniffer, IR sender/decoder, HID emulator, Sub-GHz tool, and more — all accessible via a fast USB serial terminal or a browser-based CLI. The Bus Pirate is a long-standing open hardware project that exposes low-level bus access from a simple terminal. Think of it as a universal bridge between your computer and electronic parts: it lets you discover unknown peripherals, read and write chip registers and memories, observe exchanges between modules, debug hardware without re-flashing firmware on the target, assist in reverse-engineering tasks. Originally built for benches and labs, the Bus Pirate streamlines everyday tasks like scanning an I²C bus, dumping SPI flash, or sniffing UART traffic. The ESP32 Bus Pirate brings the same utility with modern extras — wireless access, USB HID emulation, IR, and radio support (Subghz, RF24 and more). USB Serial — low-latency, scriptable, and familiar for embedded work. Web CLI — control the device from any browser over Wi-Fi; same commands, remote convenience. Standalone - on device screen and keyboard, available for the Cardputer. All interfaces provide the same feature set. See https://github.com/geo-tp/ESP32-Bus-Pirate for more details and the list of supported devices.  ( 6 min )

Building a PDF Parser for HDFC Bank Statements: From 165 Pages to CSV in Minutes 🚀 GitHub Repository | ⭐ Star it if you find it useful! Picture this: You're an auditor, accountant, or financial analyst staring at a 165-page HDFC Bank statement with 3,602 transactions that need to be converted to CSV format. The manual process would take days, and the risk of errors is enormous. That's exactly the challenge I faced recently, and it led me to build an open-source solution that I'm excited to share with the community. I created a Python tool that automatically extracts all transactions from HDFC Bank PDF statements and converts them to CSV format with intelligent categorization. Here's what it accomplishes: ✅ 100% extraction rate from 165-page PDFs ✅ 3,602 transactions processed automatic…  ( 8 min )

Imagine you’re debugging a web application. You fix a CSS glitch, only to find that the backend API starts returning unexpected data. You patch the API, but suddenly your database queries slow down. This is the reality of software development today: everything is interconnected. And that’s exactly why systems thinking is no longer optional—it’s a superpower every developer needs. Systems thinking is about understanding how parts of a system interact, rather than looking at each part in isolation. Seeing how frontend decisions affect backend performance Recognizing how database design impacts scalability Understanding how small UI changes can impact SEO or accessibility If you only focus on your "piece of code," you miss the bigger picture—and your software suffers. Here’s why systems th…  ( 8 min )

In the contemporary landscape of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), NVIDIA GPU clusters have emerged as revolutionary tools for accelerating complex computational workloads. These clusters leverage the massive parallel processing power of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to deliver scalable, fast, and efficient computing solutions across diverse industries. An NVIDIA GPU cluster is a computer cluster where each computing node is equipped with one or more NVIDIA GPUs. These GPUs are interconnected via high-speed networks, enabling them to work collaboratively on large-scale computational tasks. Unlike traditional CPU-centric clusters that rely on sequential processing, GPU clusters focus on parallel computing architecture, allowing hundreds or thousands of …  ( 7 min )

Powering Your IoT: A Guide to Low-Power Tech TL;DR: The success of a large-scale IoT project hinges on choosing the right connectivity. For battery-powered devices, Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs) are the answer. This guide breaks down the leading options—LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and LTE-M—to help you build a cost-effective and sustainable IoT ecosystem. The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a future of unprecedented efficiency, driven by data from billions of connected devices. From tracking assets across a supply chain to monitoring soil moisture in a remote field, the potential is immense. But there's a critical, often-overlooked challenge that can stop a promising IoT initiative in its tracks: power. Traditional connectivity solutions like Wi-Fi and cellular are power-hungry, making th…  ( 10 min )

Stop Losing Launches to “Tiny Bugs”: 7 Engineering Principles Every PM Should Know Two weeks before launch, everything looked green — until a “tiny” change in a shared component broke checkout. Three teams owned three slightly different versions of the same logic. Fixing it took days. Sound familiar? That’s not really a “bug.” That’s a requirements mismatch and it’s the kind of fire drill product managers can prevent if they understand how engineers think. You don’t need to code. But you do need to speak the language of software development well enough to spot risk, ask sharper questions, and make trade-offs with your tech lead. Here are 7 engineering principles, in plain English, that can save your roadmap (and your sanity): DRY — Don’t Repeat Yourself Every duplicated rule = triple the r…  ( 7 min )

Unlocking Business IoT with BLE Beacon Technology TL;DR: BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) beacons are small, low-cost transmitters that provide precise indoor location data, bridging the gap between your physical and digital operations. This technology is a cornerstone of modern enterprise IoT solutions, enabling everything from real-time asset tracking to personalized customer experiences and streamlined workflows. In today's data-driven world, businesses have unprecedented visibility into their digital operations. Yet, for many, the physical world—the factory floor, the retail space, the hospital wing—remains a digital blind spot. How do you track a critical piece of equipment in a sprawling warehouse? How can you guide a visitor through a complex building? How do you engage a customer at th…  ( 10 min )

Imagine opening an app in 2026 where nothing is static. Buttons don’t just sit there — they breathe. Menus don’t just appear — they flow into view. Even error messages move with empathy, helping you understand what went wrong without a wall of text. That’s not science fiction. That’s the future of motion design in UI. For years, we’ve lived with static interfaces. Clean, yes. Predictable, yes. But often, boring and disconnected. The world is moving toward micro-interactions, dynamic flows, and motion-driven experiences because users expect digital products to feel alive. Human-Centered Communication show what’s happening. A button that ripples when clicked is more intuitive than a static highlight. Better Storytelling Performance Meets Aesthetics Framer Motion and Lottie, developers…  ( 7 min )

For anyone stepping into the world of online gaming, choosing the right platform can make all the difference. With so many options available, it can feel overwhelming to decide where to begin. BGD33 has quickly gained popularity among both beginners and experienced players because of its user-friendly design, wide variety of games, and secure environment. If you are a first-time user, this guide will give you a clear introduction to the platform, explain its features, and help you get started smoothly. BGD33 is an online gaming platform created to provide players with an engaging, interactive, and safe experience. Unlike traditional games that require physical consoles or complicated setups, BGD33 allows you to enjoy your favorite titles directly from your computer or mobile device. For fi…  ( 8 min )

This article explains why PHP is often avoided in high-performance / high-scale systems, presents percentage-based comparisons, and suggests better alternatives with reasoning. (Perspective: 10+ years of software engineering experience) High-performance web or system apps typically require: High throughput & low latency (many requests/sec). Low resource usage (CPU, memory, I/O overhead). Excellent concurrency (thousands of simultaneous connections). Real-time behavior (websockets, streaming, push). Predictable scaling (vertical & horizontal). Often Not the First Choice PHP is great for content-oriented websites (CMS, blogs, e-commerce) but its architecture and history introduce limitations. Limitation Root Cause Approx. Impact When It Hurts Most Blocking / synchronous request mod…  ( 8 min )

11+ Best Replit AI Alternatives in 2025 Replit has grown far beyond its origins as a simple online IDE. With Replit AI and Ghostwriter, it now markets itself as a full-stack AI software engineer. It can write code, fix bugs, and even deploy applications from a single platform. But developers know one thing: Replit is no longer the only option. In 2025, a new generation of platforms is competing head-to-head, offering AI agents that don’t just autocomplete snippets but can design, generate, and launch entire applications. The challenge? A quick Google search for Replit alternatives gives you a messy mix: cloud IDEs like Cursor, StackBlitz, Codespaces, or Glitch alongside true AI-first builders like Meku, Bolt, or Lovable. That’s why I have created this guide: to cut through the noise an…  ( 11 min )

Stop Using localStorage for Everything – Here's What to Use Instead ⚠️ Warning: localStorage is NOT a secure place to store sensitive data. Yet, it’s used everywhere. Let’s fix that with better alternatives. localStorage is Like a Digital Trash Can localStorage is tempting: it’s fast, globally accessible, and requires no setup. But it has serious flaws: ❌ No encryption: Data is stored in plain text. ❌ Vulnerable to XSS attacks: Malicious scripts can access it. ❌ Synchronous: Blocks the main thread, slowing down your app. ❌ No expiration: Data persists indefinitely unless manually cleared. ❌ Poor for structured data: It’s just key-value pairs. localStorage Here’s a quick guide to better storage options based on your use case: Use Case Better Alternative Temporary session data…  ( 8 min )

a Promise is a JavaScript object representing the eventual completion or failure of an asynchronous operation, like fetching data from a server or reading a file. It provides a way to handle these "eventual" outcomes, allowing developers to write cleaner, more readable, and more organized asynchronous code by avoiding "callback hell". A Promise object can be in one of three states: pending, fulfilled (resolved), or rejected.  ( 5 min )

The Importance of Setting Clear Expectations Establishing clear expectations with your climbing partner is the first step toward a successful partnership. Before setting foot on the mountain, it’s crucial to discuss and agree on various aspects of the climb, including goals, pace, and responsibilities. Setting clear expectations ensures that both climbers have a shared understanding of the objectives, which helps to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings during the climb. For beginners, this might involve discussing each person’s experience level, fitness, and comfort with different types of climbs, as these factors will influence the overall approach to the ascent. Additionally, discussing potential scenarios and how each partner will respond can be invaluable. For example, what should hap…  ( 9 min )

React js is a free and open-source front-end JavaScript library used to develop interactive user interfaces (UIs). It is a component-based UI library, meaning it focuses on building applications by creating reusable and independent code blocks called components. This approach makes React widely used in web development for both small and large, complex applications.  ( 5 min )

Gitのコミットメッセージ、短く何をしたか書いただけでめっちゃ遡りやすいって改めて思った。 I realized again that keeping Git commit messages short and focused on the task makes it really easy to look back at the history. Also, it's very important to commit files grouped by their content. Nice work, me from a month ago lol I'll write a blog post about these tips another time. git #workflow #tip  ( 6 min )

Introduction If you’re a full‑stack engineer responsible for a Node.js‑powered API, you’ve probably felt the sting of a slow endpoint at least once. In production, a few milliseconds of latency can translate into lost revenue, higher cloud bills, and frustrated users. This tutorial walks you through concrete, low‑risk steps you can take today to squeeze speed out of your service: caching the right data, indexing your database, and embracing async patterns and queues. All examples use plain Node.js (no framework magic) so you can copy‑paste them into any codebase. Before you start optimizing, you need a baseline. Enable request timing in your Express (or Fastify) middleware. Log the duration and the route name. Correlate those logs with DB query times and external HTTP calls. // si…  ( 9 min )

HoYoverse’s just dropped the Official Announcement Trailer for Petit Planet, a cozy life sim where you create your very own tiny world. From lush forests to sunlit beaches, you’re free to customize landscapes, befriend charming neighbors, and live at your own pace—be it serene relaxation or spontaneous adventures. The Coziness Test closed beta sign-ups are open now, so grab your spot early and start crafting the planet of your dreams. Your cosmic sandbox awaits! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction When you’re the DevOps lead for a high‑traffic web service, TLS isn’t just a checkbox – it’s a performance and security cornerstone. Mis‑configured TLS can add latency, expose weak ciphers, or even open the door to downgrade attacks. This tutorial walks you through seven practical steps to lock down Nginx’s TLS stack while keeping the request‑to‑response time razor‑sharp. Older protocol versions (SSLv2, SSLv3, TLS 1.0/1.1) are riddled with known vulnerabilities. In your nginx.conf set the ssl_protocols directive to the latest stable versions: ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3; TLS 1.3 brings a 30‑40 % reduction in handshake latency and eliminates many legacy cipher suites. A well‑chosen cipher list prevents weak algorithms like RC4 or 3DES. The following list is vetted by Mozil…  ( 8 min )

Read the original article：🔧 Writing and Publishing Your Own Third-Party Library for HarmonyOS Next ✨Introduction In this article, we will explain how to create and share an OHPM package. This package functions like a third-party library. OHPM serves as a storage space for third-party packages designed for HarmonyOS, allowing developers to easily access and share libraries from various sources around the world. 📚Developing and Publishing a Third-Party Library In HarmonyOS Next, third-party libraries are shared through HAR packages, which stand for Harmony Archive. These packages serve as versatile static shared resources that can contain code, C++ libraries, resources, and configuration files. By using HAR packages, developers can share code for ArkUI components and other resources acros…  ( 11 min )

Introduction Since joining Lingo.dev, startup life has been pushing me to eek out as much as I can from AI coding assistants. The more I do this though, the more I've identified counter-productive patterns that I'm sure other people are suffering from. This article covers some of the most significant anti-patterns that I want to proclaim from my soapbox. If your AI assistant regularly goes off the rails, your prompts might not be as clear as you think. There's probably a lot of room for interpretation, leading to outcomes that are technically correct but not what you want. The simplest option is to ask the AI to explain its understanding of your prompt back to you in its own words. For more reliability, discuss the probelm and intent with the AI, prompting it to ask questions until the p…  ( 8 min )

Kubernetes — PODs with Imperative Way What is a Pod? (short intro) A Pod is the smallest deployable object in Kubernetes. It wraps one (usually) container instance of your application and provides a shared networking and storage context for that container. When you want to run a container on Kubernetes, you create a Pod that holds it. What is a Multi-Container Pod? (short intro) A Multi-Container Pod contains two or more containers that must run together and share the same network namespace and storage. These are used for tightly-coupled helper patterns (sidecars) like log collectors, data pullers/pushers, or content generators that the main container consumes. Step-02-01: Get Worker Nodes Status Verify your kubeconfig is set and that worker nodes are Ready. # Configure kubeconfig for k…  ( 7 min )

Kalau kamu mau stop drama “si A nyontek si B” di kelas / tugas / kantor, ini tutorial praktis buat bikin plagiarism checker yang nyadar bahasa Indonesia, bisa cek whole text, per paragraf, per kalimat, dan menyimpan semua tugas ke dalam text bank (Postgres + Qdrant) supaya ketika kamu upload 40 tugas—mereka akan saling dicek otomatis. Frontend & API gateway: Nuxt (server script) — menerima request /check, meneruskan ke embedding/check service. Embedding & Search service: Python + FastAPI + sentence-transformers/paraphrase-multilingual-mpnet-base-v2 + qdrant-client — buat embedding, search, dan upsert vectors. Vector DB: Qdrant — menyimpan embedding (vector size = 768, distance = Cosine). Relational DB: PostgreSQL — menyimpan metadata dokumen (doc_id unik, title, created_at, raw_text). Dock…  ( 10 min )

In Part 1, we covered the SQL patterns and repository structure for building idempotent data warehouses. Now let's automate everything with GitHub Actions and Python orchestration. This article (Part 2) covers: GitHub Actions workflow configuration Python SQL runner with parameterization Environment variable management Cross-platform portability strategies Advanced sandbox naming conventions The magic happens in .github/workflows/deploy-sandbox.yml. This workflow triggers on every push and PR, creating isolated environments automatically. name: Deploy Snowflake Sandbox on: push: branches: [ main, develop, feature/* ] pull_request: branches: [ main ] workflow_dispatch: env: SNOWFLAKE_ACCOUNT: ${{ secrets.SNOWFLAKE_ACCOUNT }} SNOWFLAKE_USER: ${{ secrets.SNOWFLAKE_USER }}…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the Heroku "Back to School" AI Challenge I built an AI-Powered RateMyProfessors Platform that transforms how students choose courses and how educators understand their teaching impact using real data from RateMyProfessors.com. For Students: The platform provides intelligent course selection assistance by analyzing professor ratings, reviews, and sentiment patterns across student comments. Users can search for professors and get comprehensive AI-powered insights about teaching styles, course difficulty, and overall satisfaction. For Educators: The same interface allows professors to search for themselves and get an analysis of their students' feedback, helping them understand patterns in student responses and identify areas for improvement. Key Problems Solved Stud…  ( 7 min )

Leo is a software engineer turned digital artist who is fascinated by the use of AI in creating art. He developed an AI artist called ‘Iris’, who is trained on a historical art dataset. Iris can create beautiful paintings in no time when given a detailed prompt. However, Leo notices some problematic patterns within the paintings, such as placing people of a certain color or facial features in the background or highlighting people from a certain community as important. To resolve this issue, Leo opted to sanitize the dataset on which Iris was trained. After doing so, the paintings created by Iris improved and became bias-free. So what exactly is data sanitization? It is a process of permanently deleting data from storage devices in such a way that it is impossible to recover the eliminated…  ( 9 min )

This Java project provides a cross-platform CLI tool for managing processes, simplifying a task that would otherwise require using different, complex commands on various operating systems. It offers a single, intuitive interface for actions like finding a process by its port or killing a process by its PID, abstracting away the underlying OS commands. Project Structure: Create a new Java project with a single class App.java inside a package named com.process_killer. You can use any IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code. Dependencies: This project uses only the Java Standard Library, so no external dependencies are needed. The App.java class contains several methods, each responsible for a specific part of the application's functionality. main(String[] args) This is the main entry point of …  ( 10 min )

Coding Agent Template: Vercel's official Next.js templates for building AI-powered coding agents that support Claude Code, OpenAI's Codex CLI, Cursor CLI, and opencode with Vercel Sandbox to automatically execute coding tasks on your repositories. Key features: 🤖 Multiple AI coding agents in one platform 🔒 Secure sandbox execution with Vercel 🌳 AI-generated Git branch names 📊 Real-time task progress tracking 💾 Persistent PostgreSQL storage 🔗 Automatic Git integration 🚀 One-click Vercel deployment Perfect for automating feature development, code refactoring, and bug fixes across your repositories. The template handles everything from environment setup to version control. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo  ( 6 min )

Unit testing is one of those tasks every developer knows they should do… but often avoid. That’s where AI comes in. With the right prompts, you can generate reliable, context-aware unit tests in minutes — not hours. Here’s how I use AI to make testing painless. 1️⃣ Turn Functions Into Test Cases Instead of writing tests manually, let AI generate them directly from your function. 💡 Prompt Example: “Write unit tests in Jest for this JavaScript function: [paste code]. Cover normal cases, edge cases, and error handling.” Why: You get structured coverage instantly. 2️⃣ Cover Edge Cases Automatically Developers often miss tricky scenarios. AI can expand coverage beyond the obvious. 💡 Prompt Example: “Generate unit tests for this Python function. Include at least 3 edge cases I might overlook.…  ( 9 min )

Quicksort is a highly efficient sorting algorithm that is widely used in computer science and software development. Its divide-and-conquer approach makes it particularly appealing for sorting large datasets. In this blog post, we will explore Quicksort through an engaging lens—by comparing it to the IKEA assembly process. Just as IKEA provides clear steps to assemble furniture, Quicksort can be broken down into systematic, easy-to-follow steps. We will delve into the algorithm's mechanics, walk through code implementations, discuss performance considerations, and explore real-world applications. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of Quicksort and how to apply it in your projects. Quicksort is a comparison-based sorting algorithm that follows a divide-and-conquer strategy…  ( 8 min )

Hey folks 👋 I’ve been working with the CodeHubbers This was our largest PR yet: 🔑 Authentication System (by @CoderRC) ✅ User registration & login with JWT tokens ✅ Protected routes + authentication context ✅ Profile modals with avatar upload/editing ✅ User preferences synced to MongoDB ✅ Integration with Mongoose This means Orbit OS is no longer just a demo desktop environment — users can now have accounts, preferences, and identities inside the system. 🎨 Theme & UI Enhancements (by @dailker) ✅ High-contrast theme for accessibility ✅ Improved theme registry + smooth animations ✅ Polished authentication forms with validation ✅ Brand new default OrbitOS wallpaper ✅ Global styling refinements (consistent across all apps) On top of that, the UI components (taskbar, windows, apps) are now fully theme-aware, so the experience feels more polished and personal. 🖼️ User Experience Highlights Enhanced taskbar with user info Real-time avatar preview & editing Auth forms that look like part of the OS instead of placeholder UIs Preferences (themes, wallpaper, profile) that persist between sessions All these changes make Orbit OS feel closer to a real desktop environment rather than just a prototype. 🔍 Why This Matters Orbit OS started as an experiment — a web-based operating system with a desktop-like UI. With this update: It’s no longer just visual; it’s user-aware. Preferences and themes now stick with your account. Accessibility and inclusivity improved with a dedicated high-contrast theme. Developers get a scalable foundation for future features (apps, storage, permissions). 📂 What’s Next Refining file management Expanding built-in apps More accessibility improvements Growing the community via CodeHubbers 👉 Check out the repo here: Orbit OS on GitHub If you’re into open source, full-stack development, or just love experimenting with futuristic UIs, we’d love to have you contribute!  ( 6 min )

Static sales charts in Excel or spreadsheets do not let you explore your data dynamically. Want to zoom in on a specific month? Compare different products? You need to create new charts manually. In this tutorial, you will build an interactive sales chart in Python using Plotly that lets users hover for details, zoom into timeframes, and filter by product. Before we begin, make sure you have: Python 3.7 or higher installed on your system. You will need two libraries: Plotly for creating interactive visualizations and Pandas for handling data. Install them using pip: pip install plotly pandas You can run this code in any Python environment: VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, PyCharm, or even the command line. The interactive charts will open in your default browser. This tutorial assumes you are c…  ( 9 min )

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has just been officially folded into Zelda lore, giving this Musou-style spin-off a fresh boost of credibility. With its new canon status, you can look forward to beefed-up combat mechanics—think deeper combos, nuanced enemy interactions and all kinds of exciting gameplay twists that shake up the usual hack-and-slash formula. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

PlayStation’s latest State of Play packed over 35 minutes of reveals, including a quick 5-minute dive into Saros gameplay and our first real look at Marvel’s Wolverine in action. Insomniac even gave us a behind-the-scenes peek at how the game’s being built, and it already feels like a surefire hit. On top of the game announcements, Sony snuck in a surprise hardware drop: the Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers. Tamoor breaks down all the highlights and shares why we’re officially hyped for what’s next. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

O intuito deste artigo é ser a primeira parte de um material introdutório à Programação Funcional. Usarei Clojure, uma linguagem que usa esse paradigma muito diferente da tradicional Orientação a Objetos amplamente utilizada no mercado de trabalho e ensinada em faculdades tradicionais. Se você tem a mente aberta para uma nova linguagem de programação e acredita que uma sintaxe e paradigma novos te levarão a novos horizontes, este artigo é para você! Vou também fazer algumas comparações com linguagens historicamente consideradas orientadas a objeto (como Java, por exemplo). Logo de início, já vou trazer que a Programação Funcional tem muito a agregar. Com ela, é possível escrever códigos mais robustos, menos suscetíveis a erros e expandir sua forma de pensar. Por exemplo, a imutabilidade, u…  ( 12 min )

Sua aplicação já ficou misteriosamente lenta em produção? Você olha o código e vê um loop que parece inofensivo, mas, por trás dele, dezenas ou centenas de consultas ao banco de dados estão sendo disparadas. Se isso soa familiar, você provavelmente já foi vítima do infame problema N+1. Este é um dos problemas de performance mais clássicos e silenciosos que existem, aparecendo tanto na comunicação frontend-backend quanto nas interações do backend com o banco de dados. Vamos desmistificá-lo de uma vez por todas. No fundo, o problema N+1 acontece quando seu código: Faz 1 requisição inicial para buscar uma lista de itens. Depois, faz N requisições adicionais (uma para cada item da lista) para buscar dados relacionados. O resultado é 1 + N chamadas de rede ou consultas ao banco de dados, quan…  ( 9 min )

Introduction As a DevOps lead, you know that every second of downtime can translate into lost revenue, frustrated users, and tarnished brand reputation. Modern micro‑service stacks make it possible to push updates without taking the whole system offline, but the process still requires a disciplined approach. This checklist walks you through a practical, end‑to‑end workflow for zero‑downtime deployments using Docker containers behind an Nginx reverse proxy. It’s written for teams that already have a CI/CD pipeline in place and want to tighten the safety net around production releases. Pin base images – Use a specific tag (e.g., python:3.11-slim) instead of latest. Multi‑stage builds – Strip out build‑time dependencies to keep the runtime image lean. Health checks – Declare a HEALTHCHECK i…  ( 8 min )

Introduction As a DevOps lead, you know that a public‑facing web server is the first line of defense against a myriad of attacks. Nginx is fast, flexible, and widely used, but out‑of‑the‑box it lacks a few critical hardening steps. This tutorial walks you through a practical, step‑by‑step hardening checklist that covers: Enforcing strong TLS with modern ciphers Adding a Fail2Ban jail to block brute‑force attempts Sprinkling essential security‑related HTTP headers Automating certificate renewal with certbot By the end you’ll have a production‑ready Nginx instance that can withstand common web‑layer threats while keeping latency low. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (or any recent Debian‑based distro) Root or sudo access A domain name pointing to the server’s public IP Basic familiarity with systemd an…  ( 8 min )

Remember when GDPR first landed? Everyone was scrambling to check boxes and avoid trouble. Fast forward, and it feels like a lot of companies just stopped watching for updates. Maybe you think GDPR’s old news, but honestly, it’s still a big deal in 2025. The rules are tougher now—consent is stricter, and people have more rights over their data. If GDPR’s slipped off your radar, I’d say this is the year to get back on track. New enforcement trends and rule changes keep popping up, and missing them can get expensive fast. Why GDPR Remains Essential in 2025 It’s tempting to think GDPR’s faded into the background, but that’s not really the case. With new laws, public enforcement, and people caring more about privacy, ignoring GDPR could backfire in ways you might not expect. Evolving Regulat…  ( 8 min )

Last night my foreign cousin was sharing his startup story with me. Things were going well — their product was gaining users, the team was excited… but then he mentioned the AWS cloud bill. What began as a few hundred dollars a month had suddenly ballooned into the thousands. For a small team, that’s brutal. This isn’t rare. Startups (and small teams) often scale the product faster than they manage costs. The good news: most cloud-cost problems are straightforward to fix. Here’s a simple, non-overwhelming checklist that actually works. A classic money trap is spinning up production-grade infrastructure for non-critical tasks. I’ve seen early-stage teams launch a full-blown EKS cluster just to run CI/CD pipelines. That’s like renting an office tower just to store sticky notes. 👉 Fix: For …  ( 8 min )

Alright, glad to have you all back with me. Today we will be taking a look into the basic commands of a Linux operating system. First of all what is Linux? Linux is a free, open-source operating system that works like Windows or macOS. It manages the computer’s hardware and software, and many servers, smartphones (like Android), and devices around the world use it. User & File Management sudo su → Switch to the superuser (admin) account. Working with Folders & Navigation mkdir → Make a new folder. ls → Show the files and folders in the current location. cd → Change to a different folder. pwd → Print where you are (your current folder path). Creating & Moving Files touch → Create an empty file. cp → Copy files or folders. mv → Move or rename files/folders. Viewing & Editing Files vim → Open a text editor in the terminal. cat → Show the contents of a file. less → View a file one page at a time (useful for big files). Searching & Deleting rm → Remove (delete) a file. grep → Search for text inside files. Thats all for now, hope we enjoyed our ride today, see you next time!  ( 7 min )

Get Data Lakehouse Books: Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide Apache Polaris: The Defintive Guide Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse Join the Data Lakehouse Community Data Lakehouse Blog Roll Modern lakehouse stacks live or die by how they manage tables on cheap, scalable object storage. That “how” is the job of open table formats, the layer that turns piles of Parquet/ORC files into reliable, ACID-compliant tables with schema evolution, time travel, and efficient query planning. If you’ve ever wrestled with brittle Hive tables, small-file explosions, or “append-only” lakes that can’t handle updates and deletes, you already know why this layer matters. In this guide, we’ll demystify the five formats you’re most likely to encounter: Apache Iceberg - snapshot- and manifest–driven, en…  ( 19 min )

At 3:47 AM on a Tuesday in July, our monitoring system detected severe thunderstorm warnings for the Colorado Rockies. Within minutes, Camprs automatically: Cancelled 23 high-altitude hiking tours scheduled for that morning Moved 8 whitewater rafting trips to a safer section of river Sent SMS notifications to 156 affected guests with rebooking options Alerted 12 activity guides about schedule changes Updated availability calendars to prevent new dangerous bookings All before the first lightning strike. This wasn't magic—it was the culmination of 18 months building weather intelligence into outdoor activity management. Here's how we architected a system that keeps adventurers safe while keeping operators profitable, and the lessons we learned about integrating weather data at scale. Unlike …  ( 13 min )

Se você trabalha com PySpark e já precisou aplicar uma lógica dentro de uma coluna do tipo array, sua primeira reação provavelmente foi: "Vou criar uma UDF". É uma solução rápida e flexível, mas que esconde um grave problema de performance. Neste post, vamos explorar a forma correta e muito mais eficiente de fazer isso usando Funções de Ordem Superior (Higher-Order Functions - HOFs). Uma User-Defined Function (UDF) em Python parece simples, mas por baixo dos panos, o Spark faz um trabalho caro: Serialização: Para cada linha, os dados da coluna saem do ambiente otimizado do Spark (JVM). Transferência: Os dados são enviados para um processo Python. Execução: Sua função Python é executada. Desserialização: O resultado volta da Python para a JVM. Esse "ida e volta" para cada elemento de da…  ( 9 min )

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A comprehensive guide to choosing the right environment strategy for your CDK applications If you're building applications with AWS CDK, you've faced this question: how should you structure your code to deploy to multiple environments? This fundamental architectural decision sparked an interesting discussion in the CDK community, leading us - Thorsten Höger and Kenta Goto - to collaborate on this comprehensive guide. Between us, we've reviewed hundreds of CDK projects and noticed a pattern: about 90% of teams choose their environment management approach without fully understanding its implications. The decision seems simple at first: you need dev, staging, and production environments. But the way you structure your CDK code to achieve this has far-reaching consequences for your team's prod…  ( 14 min )

A trader grew $125,000 into $43 million on Ethereum with leverage on Hyperliquid, then cashed out $6.86 million. Here’s what traders can learn.

Transaction reversibility may help stablecoins become an intrinsic part of the legacy financial system, according to the president of Circle.

Bitcoin and altcoins failed to follow gold and stocks to all-time highs this month, partly thanks to a lack of stablecoin liquidity on cryptocurrency exchanges.

Dutch ING and Italy’s UniCredit are among nine banks developing a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin planned to launch in the second half of 2026.

Stablecoin payments firm RedotPay said it became a fintech unicorn after a $47 million round with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Galaxy Ventures and Vertex Ventures.

Nasdaq-listed Fitell tanked on Wednesday after buying $10 million of Solana as part of a newly announced crypto treasury strategy.

Naver is often called the “Google of South Korea,” and is the top search engine in the country, Upbit Korea is the largest crypto exchange in South Korea.

GSR has filed for five crypto ETFs involving staking and bundling tokens, but its headlining bid is a fund that invests in crypto treasury companies.

Nansen unveiled an AI agent to simplify onchain crypto trading with natural conversation, aiming to bring more value to Ethereum and EVM networks.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explained how Fusaka’s PeerDAS feature will address Ethereum layer 2 scaling bottlenecks.

Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Platform, told Cointelegraph treasury companies are competing to see who can create the most enticing structure.

Ethereum exchange balances dropped to a nine-year low of 14.8 million ETH as digital asset treasury firms and exchange-traded funds accelerate buying.

Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with crypto infrastructure and self-custody platform Crossmint to offer USDC across more chains for both humans and AI agents.

Australia has released draft legislation to create new crypto products, bringing the crypto companies under the same rules as financial services businesses.

When Kenneth Wehr started managing the Greenlandic-language version of Wikipedia four years ago, his first act was to delete almost everything. It had to go, he thought, if it had any chance of surviving. Wehr, who’s 26, isn’t from Greenland—he grew up in Germany—but he had become obsessed with the island, an autonomous Danish territory,…  ( 43 min )

Last month, a spy shot of a new variant of the Xiaomi YU7 was released online, revealing an extended version of the SUV undergoing tests. Similarly, a camouflaged YU7 has been spotted doing laps at the Nürburgring racetrack. It is hinted that this could be the YU7 GT, a high-performance version of the all-electric SUV, […] The post New High Performance Xiaomi YU7 GT Spotted At Nürburgring appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Following its announcement back in 2021, Insomniac Games is finally giving us a first look at the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine game. Unlike the company’s web-slinging, wise-cracking hero, however, the trailer showcases Logan diving headlong into action with copious amounts of blood and severed limbs to boot. The short gameplay trailer highlights Weapon X’s adventures, […] The post Insomniac Games To Release Marvel’s Wolverine In Fall 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

New processors and 6G network technology are not the only reveals at this year’s Snapdragon Summit. During the event, Google’s head of platforms and devices Rick Osterloh sat down with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to discuss the plans for the future, including a desktop version of the Android operating system. Osterloh explained that Google had […] The post Google Confirms Android For PC Will Arrive Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Beyond the many products that Taiwanese computing brand ASUS has for the consumer market, the company does cater to businesses too. One example is the ExpertCentre P500SV desktop tower, launched today alongside the ExpertBook laptops. It comes with a wide range of tools to make sure you get the job done, and as seamlessly as […] The post ASUS ExpertCenter P500SV Lightning Review: Getting Down To Business appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 39 min )

ASUS has announced a new addition to its ExpertBook series of work laptops. This comes in the form of the ExpertBook PM3, but there’s also a desktop tower – the ExpertCentre P500SV – joining in for the launch. This, too, is made for work in mind, though perhaps in terms of their innards they don’t […] The post ASUS Launches ExpertBook PM3, ExpertCentre P500SV appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Since the iPhone 17 series has been released and has made its way into people’s hands, the general public are progressively getting used to the new flagship device. Unfortunately, people have reported that the demo units of the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max already have scratches and marks all over their backs. […] The post Apple Addresses iPhone 17 Demo Units Scratching Issue; Blames Old MagSafe Risers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

BMW may have unintentionally given a glimpse of a future model, which looks like a concept of an electric sedan. The car made an appearance via the automaker’s official German page, but merely as a short glimpse in an animated video which showcases the driver-assistance features of the brand-new BMW iX3 SUV. From the design […] The post BMW May Have Revealed A Future Electric Sedan appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

During the latest PlayStation State of Play, Sony introduced the Pulse Elevate, its newest wireless speakers. The Pulse Elevate joins the Pulse Explore and Pulse Elite in the company’s lineup of gaming-focused audio accessories. As the first set of speakers in this lineup, it is claimed to deliver “exceptionally lifelike audio”. The Pulse Elevate is […] The post Sony Unveils PlayStation Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Remember Monster Hunter Now? For those who are still actively playing it, the bad news is – or good depending on perspective – is that there is another mobile entry for the franchise. It’s called Monster Hunter Outlanders, and its closed beta will be starting in November. In case you missed it, Monster Hunter Outlanders […] The post Monster Hunter Outlanders Closed Beta Starts In November appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Logitech has introduced the Signature Slim Solar+ K980, a new wireless keyboard that relies on solar charging and artificial light instead of conventional batteries. The company claims the device can remain operational for up to four months in total darkness once fully charged.  In terms of design, the Signature Slim Solar+ K980 uses a scissor-switch […] The post Logitech Unveils New Solar-Powered Signature Slim Solar+ K980 Keyboard appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

As realme prepares to launch the GT 8 Pro in China, the brand has also confirmed that the upcoming flagship phone will be making its way here as well. Aside from this confirmation, the company has revealed that the device will run on the newly unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. According to […] The post realme GT 8 Pro To Debut In Malaysia With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

It’s been awhile since premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins released its Px8 headphones. The time seemed ripe for the brand to give it a refresh, and so we now have the Px8 S2. It seems to have also inherited the eye-watering price tag, but we’ll get to that in a bit. As an a […] The post Bowers & Wilkins Launches Px8 S2 In Malaysia For RM3,299 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

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Ethena’s synthetic dollar protocol draws backing from UAE-based M2 Holdings affiliate  ( 28 min )

Ether's price decline was part of a broader market downturn amid concerns of a potential U.S. government shutdown.  ( 27 min )

The banks involved in the new euro-denominated stablecoin are: ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, DekaBank, UniCredit, SEB, CaixaBank and Raiffeisen Bank International.  ( 28 min )

Digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenized custody platforms (TCPs) will fall under the same bracket as other financial intermediaries.  ( 28 min )

The White House is preparing for potential job cuts, as Congress must pass a funding measure to prevent the government from running out of money by the end of September.  ( 29 min )

The deal would bring Upbit's parent Dunamu under the umbrella of Naver Financial.  ( 27 min )

The exchange introduces Gate Layer, a high-performance rollup built on OP Stack, while expanding GT’s role as a gas token and deflationary asset.  ( 27 min )

A Coinbase executive and three other crypto tax and policy specialists will meet with the Senate Finance Committee next Wednesday to discuss digital asset tax matters.

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage.

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage.

No scheduled consideration of a market structure bill appeared on Senate calendars as of Wednesday, and pushback from Democrats could challenge what is expected to be a tight vote.

No scheduled consideration of a market structure bill appeared on Senate calendars as of Wednesday, and pushback from Democrats could challenge what is expected to be a tight vote.

Institutional demand for Ethereum contrasts with weak retail flows, while ETH must reclaim $4,580 to trigger a potential breakout, according to an analyst.

Institutional demand for Ethereum contrasts with weak retail flows, while ETH must reclaim $4,580 to trigger a potential breakout, according to an analyst.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Stablecoins feature 24/7, near-instant cross-border settlement, but retail consumers are waiting for guarantees against fraud and disputes.

Stablecoins feature 24/7, near-instant cross-border settlement, but retail consumers are waiting for guarantees against fraud and disputes.

Bitcoin bulls are trying to seize control but are expected to face strong selling at $117,500. Will altcoins capitalize on BTC's potential range-bound price action?

Bitcoin bulls are trying to seize control but are expected to face strong selling at $117,500. Will altcoins capitalize on BTC's potential range-bound price action?

The roundtable between the two US financial regulators announced earlier this month will come after several policy changes affecting digital assets.

The roundtable between the two US financial regulators announced earlier this month will come after several policy changes affecting digital assets.

The USDH stablecoin is live, giving the derivatives exchange its first dollar-pegged asset after Native Markets secured issuance rights in a validator vote.

The USDH stablecoin is live, giving the derivatives exchange its first dollar-pegged asset after Native Markets secured issuance rights in a validator vote.

Bitcoin’s bullish divergences on the RSI metric, along with record-low volatility, were early signs that the rally to $113,900 was in the making. Is the sell-off over?

Bitcoin’s bullish divergences on the RSI metric, along with record-low volatility, were early signs that the rally to $113,900 was in the making. Is the sell-off over?

At least three other candidates may be in the running to chair the CTFC after the Winklevoss twins reportedly soured on Trump’s first pick, Brian Quintenz.

At least three other candidates may be in the running to chair the CTFC after the Winklevoss twins reportedly soured on Trump’s first pick, Brian Quintenz.

Whales rotated heavily into ASTER and dumped HYPE as smart money bets on a shift toward the new DEX token associated with Binance’s CZ.

Whales rotated heavily into ASTER and dumped HYPE as smart money bets on a shift toward the new DEX token associated with Binance's CZ.

Paxos’ USDH plan brings PayPal/Venmo links, a $20-million fund and yield sharing. Could it turn Hyperliquid into DeFi’s next liquidity hub?

Paxos’ USDH plan brings PayPal/Venmo links, a $20-million fund and yield sharing. Could it turn Hyperliquid into DeFi’s next liquidity hub?

Bitcoin Core proponents defend OP_RETURN changes as neutral, while critics warn of spam and capture.

Bitcoin Core proponents defend OP_RETURN changes as neutral, while critics warn of spam and capture.

Coinbase Ventures led a $14.6 million round for Bastion, a startup providing white-label stablecoin issuance with backing from Sony, Samsung, A16z and others.

Coinbase Ventures led a $14.6 million round for Bastion, a startup providing white-label stablecoin issuance with backing from Sony, Samsung, A16z and others.

Bitcoin traders supplied BTC price levels to cause “max pain” around a giant $17.5 billion options expiry, while Bollinger Bands set new records.

Bitcoin traders supplied BTC price levels to cause “max pain” around a giant $17.5 billion options expiry, while Bollinger Bands set new records.

While crypto focuses on US and EU markets, real adoption is happening in Argentina, Nigeria and the Philippines, where digital assets solve survival needs.

While crypto focuses on US and EU markets, real adoption is happening in Argentina, Nigeria and the Philippines, where digital assets solve survival needs.

Chainlink integrated its data services and crosschain protocol into the institutional blockchain Canton Network and joined as a super validator.

Chainlink integrated its data services and crosschain protocol into the institutional blockchain Canton Network and joined as a super validator.

Chainlink has integrated its data services and crosschain protocol into the institutional blockchain Canton Network and joined as a super validator.

Chainalysis APAC policy lead Chengyi Ong says favorable policy and taxes helped boost crypto in Japan, while stablecoins were popular across the Asia Pacific.

Chainalysis APAC policy lead Chengyi Ong says favorable policy and taxes helped boost crypto in Japan, while stablecoins were popular across the Asia Pacific.

Chainalysis APAC policy lead Chengyi Ong says favorable policy and taxes helped boost crypto in Japan, while stablecoins were popular across the Asia Pacific.

XRP price was up 6.8% since Monday’s crypto market pullback, as traders said key support levels must hold to sustain a recovery to new all-time highs.

XRP price was up 6.8% since Monday’s crypto market pullback, as traders said key support levels must hold to sustain a recovery to new all-time highs.

XRP price was up 6.8% since Monday’s crypto market pullback, as traders said key support levels must hold to sustain a recovery to new all-time highs.

DefiLlama data showed that Aster topped daily perpetual trading volumes with $24.7 billion on Wednesday, surpassing competitors including Hyperliquid and edgeX.

DefiLlama data showed that Aster topped daily perpetual trading volumes with $24.7 billion on Wednesday, surpassing competitors including Hyperliquid and edgeX.

DefiLlama data showed that Aster topped daily perpetual trading volumes with $24.7 billion on Wednesday, surpassing competitors like Hyperliquid and edgeX.

Can stablecoins disrupt Visa and Mastercard? Explore how blockchain payments may capture billions in fees from US credit card networks.

Can stablecoins disrupt Visa and Mastercard? Explore how blockchain payments may capture billions in fees from US credit card networks.

Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Growing Wall Street crypto adoption and agentic AI platforms may catalyze a “supercycle” for Ethereum, according to BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether.

Growing Wall Street crypto adoption and agentic AI platforms may catalyze a “supercycle” for Ethereum, according to BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether.

Growing Wall Street crypto adoption and agentic AI platforms may catalyze a “supercycle” for Ethereum, according to BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether.

Kraken committed $2 million to Freedom Fund PAC and America First Digital, citing a need to defend crypto users’ rights in the US.

Kraken committed $2 million to Freedom Fund PAC and America First Digital, citing a need to defend crypto users’ rights in the US.

Kraken committed $2 million to Freedom Fund PAC and America First Digital, citing a need to defend crypto users’ rights in the US.

Bitcoin whale distribution and a weakening technical structure could push BTC price into an extended sell-off toward $100,000.

Bitcoin whale distribution and a weakening technical structure could push BTC price into an extended sell-off toward $100,000.

Bitcoin whale distribution and a weakening technical structure could push BTC price into an extended sell-off toward $100,000.

FearsOff CEO Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that it was risky to keep too much centralized control in projects that “claim to be decentralized.”

FearsOff CEO Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that it was risky to keep too much centralized control in projects that “claim to be decentralized.”

FearsOff CEO Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that it was risky to keep too much centralized control in projects that “claim to be decentralized.”

Which treasury strategy is gaining ground in 2025: Bitcoin as digital gold or Ether as a yield engine?

Which treasury strategy is gaining ground in 2025: Bitcoin as digital gold or Ether as a yield engine?

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting.

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting.

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting.

What is India’s levy crypto tax, and how does it apply across various types of transactions, such as trading, selling or spending your crypto?

What is India’s levy crypto tax, and how does it apply across various types of transactions, such as trading, selling or spending your crypto?

What is India’s levy crypto tax, and how does it apply across various types of transactions, such as trading, selling or spending your crypto?

Strategy chair Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will gain after “macro headwinds” subside as treasury companies and ETFs put upward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

Strategy chair Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will gain after “macro headwinds” subside as treasury companies and ETFs put upward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

Strategy chair Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will gain after “macro headwinds” subside as treasury companies and ETFs put upward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands compressed to record-tight weekly levels, with analysts predicting inevitable volatility expansion and major price movement.

Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands compressed to record-tight weekly levels, with analysts predicting inevitable volatility expansion and major price movement.

The number of crypto millionaires has jumped 40% year-on-year to over 240,000, driven mainly by institutional adoption, according to Henley & Partners.

The number of crypto millionaires has jumped 40% year-on-year to over 240,000, driven mainly by institutional adoption, according to Henley & Partners.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says US crypto legislation will unleash new market participation, which could break the traditional four-year cycle.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says US crypto legislation will unleash new market participation, which could break the traditional four-year cycle.

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting chair Caroline Pham said her agency is looking to allow derivatives traders to post stablecoins and tokenized assets as collateral.

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting chair Caroline Pham said her agency is looking to allow derivatives traders to post stablecoins and tokenized assets as collateral.

Ian Calderon, a former California lawmaker and Bitcoiner, started his campaign for California governor as a long shot among several established candidates.

Ian Calderon, a former California lawmaker and Bitcoiner, started his campaign for California governor as a long shot among several established candidates.

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In the previous tutorial, we built a basic blog that supports creating articles. The danger, however, is that this blog has no authentication, meaning anyone can create or delete articles. In the upcoming tutorials, we will make this blog more secure by gradually adding a user and authentication system. Without further ado, let's get started. In web development, the two most common authentication methods are Token-based (e.g., JWT) and Session-based (Cookie). JWT (JSON Web Tokens): This is the most popular authentication method today. After a user logs in, the server generates a token and returns it to the client. The client includes this token in subsequent requests, and the server simply verifies that the token has not been tampered with. Because the server does not store the user's logi…  ( 10 min )

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Inventory challenges usually come down to one thing: unpredictability. When stockouts happen, sales are lost. When inventory piles up, capital and space are wasted. Business Central users often face this dilemma because standard forecasting tools don’t go far enough. This post outlines how smarter forecasting inside Business Central helps eliminate the guesswork—especially when planning for fast-moving or seasonal inventory. Basic forecasts exist in Business Central, but they have key limitations: Static predictions that don’t respond to real-world changes No direct connection to planning fields like reorder points or safety stock A reliance on spreadsheets for manual adjustments before action can be taken This makes it difficult to use forecasts directly in your fulfillment workflows. T…  ( 7 min )

We all know the classic React error boundary: wrap a component, catch rendering errors, and show a fallback UI. But if you’ve worked on real-world apps, you know the “textbook” approach often falls short. Async errors, route-specific crashes, and logging needs require a more advanced setup. In this article, I’ll walk you through a TypeScript-first approach to error boundaries that makes your React apps more resilient, easier to debug, and more user-friendly. First, let’s define a solid, TypeScript-friendly error boundary that handles errors gracefully and logs them: import React from "react"; interface ErrorBoundaryProps { children: React.ReactNode; fallback?: React.ReactNode; } interface ErrorBoundaryState { hasError: boolean; error?: Error; } export class AppErrorBoundary exte…  ( 7 min )

A technical deep-dive into building bank-level infrastructure using modern Java, React, and multi-cloud architecture Building a fintech platform that processes sensitive financial data for millions of users while maintaining bank-level security is one of the most challenging engineering problems you can tackle. Over the past year, my team and I have been building the core infrastructure for an AI-powered financial platform using Java Spring Boot, React, and Amazon Bedrock. I wanted to share the key architectural decisions and lessons learned. When users connect their financial accounts to our platform through Plaid, we need to process their entire financial life in real-time: Multiple data sources per user (average 4-6 financial accounts) Real-time transaction processing (millions of eve…  ( 12 min )

Went crazy with a friend because of how useless giveaways are for discord server owners (tiny ROI). This way you can convert your participants to value by getting followers/making them watch full videos or whatever instead of having a simple emoji reaction to enter the giveaway We already saw pretty cool mechanics from our early users using paid partnerships as a way to grow or get sponsored, basically setting up sponsorships like "hey we can make a giveaway for you with a 'join discord' task redirecting to your server" for x $ Kind of like Gleam, but for free and discord native. website : https://www.scoplidrop.com  ( 6 min )

Unlocking the World of Artificial Intelligence: Agents and Environments In the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), two fundamental concepts form the backbone of intelligent systems: Agents and Environments. These interconnected components enable AI systems to interact, adapt, and learn from their surroundings, much like humans do. What is an Agent? An Agent is a software program that perceives its environment, takes actions, and learns from the consequences of those actions. Think of an Agent as a digital entity that navigates and interacts with its surroundings, making decisions to achieve specific goals or objectives. Examples of Agents include: Virtual Assistants: Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, which understand voice commands and respond accordingly. Self-Driving Cars: Autonomous vehicles that sense their environment, make decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances. Recommendation Systems: Online platforms that learn user preferences an... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

El otro día, hablando con Carlos Caballero, me comentaba el suplicio que a veces es generar miniaturas para sus vídeos de YouTube. No sé si sabéis, pero Carlos tiene un canal sobre programación y tecnología, y el toque personal, la imagen, es crucial. Me explicaba que, por mucho que se esforzara con los prompts, los resultados que le devolvía la IA a menudo eran genéricos, carentes de la chispa o del estilo visual que él buscaba. No es que las imágenes fueran feas, es que no eran suyas. Me reconozco en su problema. A menudo, cuando uso una IA generativa, le pido que me escriba un texto sobre algo muy concreto, como alguna documentación sobre OpenTelemetry, y lo que me devuelve es correcto, pero le falta contexto. No sabe que quiero que se enfoque en los problemas que soluciona, no en cómo …  ( 9 min )

Member-only story -- 3 Share Every Linux distro ships with its own firewall defaults — whether that’s ufw , firewalld , or plain iptables . But in my experience, default firewall rules are never enough. ufw firewalld iptables Too Permissive Some distros allow all outbound traffic by default — including to malicious IPs. Assumes “One Size Fits All” A web server and a database server shouldn’t have the same rules, but defaults often treat them the same. Silent Gaps Some ports stay open unintentionally (like 111 for RPC or 631 for CUPS) because they’re bundled in “trusted services.” No Egress Control Attackers love defaults because they almost always allow outbound C2 (command-and-control) traffic. Set all inbound traffic to deny unless explicitly allowed. With UFW: ufw default deny incoming ufw default allow outgoing Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 6 min )

The Rise of Contextual Fluidity in Prompt Engineering: Revolutionizing AI Conversations In the next two years, I foresee a groundbreaking shift in prompt engineering, where AI models will seamlessly adapt to context shifts, such as tone, style, and sentiment. This phenomenon, dubbed "contextual fluidity," will enable AI systems to respond more naturally and empathetically to users' needs. The Keys to Contextual Fluidity: Predictive Linguistic APIs: Leveraging advanced language models and predictive analytics, these APIs will analyze user input, identify context shifts, and generate responses that align with the new context. Multimodal Data Fusion: By combining text, speech, and visual data, AI models will gain a deeper understanding of user intent, preferences, and emotions, allowing for more personalized and engaging interactions. Adaptive Learning: AI models will learn from user interactions, adjusting their responses to reflect the evolving contex... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Member-only story -- Share When attackers brute-force SSH or slip in with stolen credentials, they usually leave their first footprints in one place: /var/log/auth.log (or /var/log/secure on RHEL). /var/log/auth.log /var/log/secure Shows every SSH login attempt (success or failure) Records sudo privilege escalations sudo - Logs session activity for cron, systemd, and more Reveals unusual IPs, odd login times, and brute-force patterns If you ignore it, you’re flying blind. Brute Force Bots Hundreds of Failed password for root from 45.xxx… attempts in minutes. → Blocked with fail2ban. Failed password for root from 45.xxx… - Suspicious User Access A developer logging in at 3 AM from overseas. → Traced to a compromised laptop. Misconfigurations PAM errors from a broken cron job spamming auth.log. → Fixed before it spiraled into outages. tail -f /var/log/auth.log Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 6 min )

Member-only story -- Share I thought it was just a script for fun. Until it gave me a date I can’t unsee — and started acting like it knew something I didn’t. I was bored one night, tinkering on my Linux machine like always. I thought: What if I could make my server predict my death date? Not seriously — just a random future date from a script I’d call DeathPredictor.sh . I wrote it in 15 minutes. DeathPredictor.sh #!/bin/bash year=$(( $(date +%Y) + (RANDOM % 50 + 1) )) month=$(( RANDOM % 12 + 1 )) day=$(( RANDOM % 28 + 1 )) date -d "$year-$month-$day" +"%d %B %Y" Simple. Creepy. Harmless. But when I ran it… user@server:~$ ./DeathPredictor.sh 16 April 2043 user@server:~$ Then the server froze. No logs. No CPU spike. Just silence — for 43 seconds. Then it came back online. At first, I laughed it off. But 16 April 2043 felt… familiar. I searched my notes, my calendar, even old family records. Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 6 min )

When I joined Trainual, there was no QA team at all. I was the very first QA engineer in the company. My initial challenge was to establish a testing process from scratch: set up standards, introduce metrics, and prove the value of QA in a fast-growing product team. As the product and company grew, I helped to expand the QA function — building a team of four (now 7) manual testers and one automation engineer, while continuing to serve as the QA Lead. This article shares how I built QA processes from the ground up, and how we learned to balance manual and automated testing to deliver quality at scale. Started as the first QA – responsible for defining processes, metrics, and regression coverage. Expanded into a QA team – four manual testers focusing on exploratory, regression, and …  ( 8 min )

Ever found yourself in a TypeScript project using the Result pattern, only to discover that while it promises type-safe error handling, your code is now cluttered with boilerplate if (result.isErr()) checks and inconsistent logging? If so, you're not alone. The power of this pattern can get lost as your codebase grows, especially if you're not fully embracing a functional style. This article explores a solution to this common problem, aiming to streamline error handling and restore clarity to your code. About a year and a half ago, I discovered the Result pattern from functional programming, allowing me to get a type safe error handling, in typescript. There are multiple libraries for that, such as ts-results, neverthrow and the more ambitious Effect but all implement the same idea. I suc…  ( 11 min )

This comprehensive post covers the complete development journey of a Persian-friendly habit tracker, from initial concept to scale-ready architecture. We'll explore technical decisions, challenges encountered, architectural choices, performance optimizations, and lessons learned from building both frontend and backend systems. 👉 See the full code on GitHub. A full-stack habit tracking application with: Persian RTL interface with proper typography Real-time progress tracking and streak calculations User-scoped data with JWT authentication Responsive design optimized for mobile and desktop Scale-ready architecture supporting 50k+ users Create, edit, and manage personal habits Daily completion tracking with visual progress indicators Streak calculation (current and longest streaks) Color-cod…  ( 11 min )

Social Media:You can’t escape it In 2022, 14-year-old Molly Russell tragically took her own life. Her father, Ian Russell, described how his daughter was drawn into social media. Just two minutes before her death, she had saved an image on the platform that carried a depression-related slogan. Ian Russell said:
“It’s a world I don’t recognise. It’s a ghetto of the online world that once you fall into it, the algorithm means you can’t escape it and it keeps recommending more content. You can’t escape it.” At the inquest into her death, Elizabeth Lagone, Head of Health and Wellbeing Policy at Meta, the owner of Instagram and Facebookm, was questioned. The coroner noted that algorithms were used to provide content alongside adverts and included this in the list of contributing factors in Mo…  ( 37 min )

A couple of months ago, I launched a small side project: a community-driven app where people could share short posts and resources. At first, everything looked fine. My early adopters were friendly, the content was engaging, and I was excited about the traction. Then reality hit. Within just a few weeks, I started noticing the darker side of “user-generated content”: At first, I tried to manually clean things up. But as more users joined, it became impossible to keep up. It’s one thing to delete a few spam posts — it’s another when dozens of them appear daily, some of them subtle enough to slip through. Like many developers, my first instinct was: let’s use AI to filter this stuff out. I plugged in a few free tools, and while they helped a bit, I quickly discovered their limits. AI was flagging harmless jokes as “offensive” and missing more nuanced issues like sarcasm or cultural context. On the other hand, relying only on human moderators wasn’t sustainable either — I didn’t have the time or resources to hire a team. That’s when I started looking for hybrid solutions — something that combines AI efficiency with human judgment. I came across Outharm, which does exactly that: AI handles scale, humans handle context. Suddenly, my tiny app didn’t feel like an unsafe playground anymore. Here’s what I learned through this experience: As developers, we often obsess over features, design, and growth — but sometimes the unsexy things, like content moderation, decide whether our product survives. If you’re in the same boat, don’t wait until it’s too late. Your future self (and your users) will thank you.  ( 7 min )

We Challenged the US Junior Champion to a Match! What a blast—our team went head-to-head with the US Junior Champ on the course, had an awesome time, and even walked away with a ton of great highlights. It was a next-level experience that we can’t wait to share! Want more? Sign up for our newsletter, join the Discord crew, and catch us live on Twitch. Plus, we’ve teamed up with some killer golf brands—Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell, LAB Putters, Takomo Golf, Bruce Bolt Gloves—so you can gear up and play like a champ yourself. See you out there! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Saros Gameplay Reveal Trailer Debuts on GameSpot GameSpot just released the all-new Saros Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer, giving fans a first glimpse at what the upcoming game has in store. This preview sets the tone and teases major elements without giving too much away. Head over to GameSpot to watch the full trailer now and start getting hyped for Saros’ launch. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Deus Ex Remastered breathes new life into Ion Storm’s classic cyberpunk sim with polished next-gen visuals, slick modern tweaks, and quality-of-life upgrades tailor-made for PS5 operatives. Set in a dystopian 2052, you’re JC Denton, a nano-augmented UNATCO agent fighting to keep society from collapsing. But as plagues spread and shadowy cabals manipulate the strings, your mission spirals into a globe-shaking conspiracy that could redefine human history. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hi everyone — I’m Prannay Kedia, founder of Manuscript AI. I started this because when I was working on my own book, I realized how tough it is to get clear, affordable feedback on a manuscript without waiting weeks or spending a lot of money. What Manuscript AI does: Breaks your manuscript down chapter by chapter with word counts, readability, and pacing. Highlights structure and flow issues (like uneven transitions or weak openings). Gives you visual comparisons so you can spot inconsistencies across chapters. Offers targeted, practical recommendations to strengthen your work. Delivers everything in a detailed PDF report within minutes. It’s not a replacement for editors, but it helps you catch blind spots early, save time, and polish your draft before taking the next step — whether that’s self-publishing or pitching to a publisher. The full review costs $49 (≈ ₹3,999), and you keep the report forever. There’s also a 14-day refund if it doesn’t deliver value. I’d love for more writers to try Manuscript AI — Prannay Kedia, Founder, Manuscript AI  ( 6 min )

Battlefield 6 revives its global-scale single-player action, putting you in the boots of Dagger 13, an elite Marine Raider squad hell-bent on toppling the mercenary force Pax Armata. Expect heart-pounding set pieces from storming Gibraltar’s beaches to street-by-street firefights in Brooklyn. Beyond the glamour of HALO jumps into hostile zones, this campaign promises full-on destruction, massive environments, and that signature squad play that forces you to make every move count. It’s Battlefield, dialed up to 11. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Marvel’s Wolverine is shaping up to be a brutal, claw-swinging solo adventure on PS5. In the gameplay trailer, Logan embraces his inner weapon—unleashing savage melee combos, a fearsome rage meter, and relentless determination as he slices through foes while digging for clues about his forgotten past. Built by Insomniac Games (of Marvel’s Spider-Man fame) in partnership with Marvel Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game drops exclusively on PS5 in Fall 2026. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Nioh 3 – What’s Happening? Samurai fans, get hyped! Nioh 3 drops on February 6, 2026, and you’ll step into the shoes of Tokugawa Takechiyo—yep, the one shoved aside from the shogunate throne. This series is all about dark Sengoku-era action and brutal samurai combat. Expect time-twisting battles, a showdown with your rebellious brother Tokugawa Kunimatsu, and that signature Nioh level of challenge on your PS5. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction If you have ever worked in a monorepo with multiple teams pushing code daily, you know the pain when, your feature branch is ready, all checks pass and just as you are about to merge, GitHub blocks it because your branch is out of date with main branch. Now you have to pull, rebase or merge, wait for builds to rerun and lose another 20 so minutes. main without slowing engineers down. That is when we turned to Git hooks and specifically the pre-push hook. In our monorepo setup, every engineer pushed code to the same repository. With main being updated frequently, feature branches often drifted out of sync. Merging those branches without first pulling main risked overwriting important changes. We started with GitHub's branch protection rules, which required branches to be up t…  ( 7 min )

As developers, we've all been there. You have a brilliant idea for a Reasoning model you want to fine-tune, but then reality hits: you need training data. Quality training data. A lot of quality training data. The traditional path? Weeks of manual data curation, complex prompt engineering, which looks good at first, but turns out to be full of duplicates with very little diversity. You have tried a few of the open source tools, but non of them cut-it. Most of us end up abandoning the project or settling for subpar datasets that produce mediocre models. What if I told you there's a tool that can generate professional-grade CoT datasets in minutes using natural language prompts? Enter DeepFabric - and it's about to change how you think about dataset creation. Before DeepFabric, creating CoT …  ( 12 min )

In this post I'm starting my daily learning about Web 3.0 and its aspects, but at least posting two articles a week and studying the technology from the beginning to the present day, and documenting it here or on other platforms, is a good idea to leverage my continuous learning on the subject. In this first paragraph, I'm going to summarize the story of how we got to Web 3.0. If you want to know more details, just click on the sources link below, as there is the full story, I'm not going to copy a huge text for a subject that is well covered on the Internet. It all started in the 1990s with Web 1.0, the first phase of the internet with only text and images where people could only read, and after a decade came Web 2.0, the second phase, where we can interact, for example, with the big platforms like Google and Facebook, where people can create accounts, where people can read and write etc. And since 2014, when the term Web 3.0 was formalized, the third phase has begun and we are learning this new wave. What is Web 3.0? User autonomy: Web3 aims to give users greater control over their own data. Thanks to blockchain technology and smart contracts, it will be possible to guarantee the authenticity and integrity of information, allowing owners to share data selectively and securely. This aims to create a more reliable and transparent environment for online interactions. Interoperability: Another important aspect of Web3 is interoperability between different platforms and applications. This means that systems can communicate and collaborate harmoniously, facilitating the creation of more dynamic and integrated digital ecosystems. This feature opens up new opportunities for innovation and project collaboration in various sectors of society. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web3 https://www.avato.com.br/post/web3-entenda-o-que-pode-ser-a-proxima-revolucao-da-internet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEsO8OuAnjE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uYuWiICCM0 <== it's well explained, incredible  ( 7 min )

The Problem With Big Lists When you're first learning Python, you're taught that for loops are the go-to tool for iterating over a collection of items. And they are! They're simple, readable, and work perfectly for most tasks. However, what happens when your list has a million items? Or a billion? Or what if you're processing a multi-gigabyte file? A common instinct is to load all the data into a list at once. Take a look at this simple example: # WARNING: This will consume a lot of memory! import sys big_list = [i * 2 for i in range(10000000)] print(f"Size of list in memory: {sys.getsizeof(big_list)} bytes") This code is easy to understand, but it's a "memory hog." It creates a list in your computer's memory that holds 10 million items before you can even begin to use them. For small …  ( 8 min )

The tech world is moving faster than ever. In 2026, the competition for developer jobs, freelance projects, and startup opportunities is at an all-time high. Recruiters and clients don’t just want to see a resume full of skills—they want proof of work. That’s where a portfolio comes in. Your portfolio is more than a digital resume. It’s your brand, credibility, and showcase—all in one. Whether you’re a student, fresher, or experienced professional, having a modern, well-designed portfolio can open doors that a traditional CV simply cannot. In this blog, we’ll explore why every developer needs a portfolio in 2026, what makes a portfolio stand out, and how you can easily build one using ready-to-use templates. A resume lists skills. A portfolio shows results. Imagine two candidates applying …  ( 8 min )

Unlocking the Power of Reinforcement Learning: Discovering Policies In the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) has emerged as a powerful paradigm for training agents to make decisions in complex, dynamic environments. At the heart of RL lies the concept of policies, which are the algorithms that dictate how the agent interacts with its environment. What is a Policy? A policy is a mapping from states to actions, essentially defining how the agent takes actions in response to the current state of the environment. Think of a policy as a "recipe book" for the agent, outlining the best course of action to take in any given situation. Types of Policies There are two primary types of policies: deterministic and stochastic. Deterministic policies specify a single action for each state, ensuring that the agent takes the same action in the same state every time. Stochastic policies, on the other hand, ass... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

When you're generating a Dockerfile for your app, you might get something that works but isn't optimized. This means it could be bloated with unnecessary packages (leading to potential vulnerabilities), not designed with dev/prod parity in mind, or not structured for faster builds. We found the optimal way to improve Dockerfiles with Gemini CLI. Gemini CLI is great for this task, since it has such a large context window that it can take in a large chunk (if not all) of your codebase, and use that to help it write a working and optimized Dockerfile. It's quite simple to write an MVP, working Dockerfile for one of your services. Writing it the fast way will leave a few considerations off the table. More specifically, speed, size, and security. Since Dockerfiles are used for cloud-based dev a…  ( 10 min )

Boosting Cybersecurity Effectiveness with AI: The Power of Mean Time to Detection (MTTD) In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, measuring the effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in protecting against threats is crucial. One key metric that stands out is Mean Time to Detection (MTTD), which represents the average time it takes for a security system to detect a cyber attack. By leveraging AI-powered intrusion detection systems, organizations can significantly improve their MTTD and, in turn, enhance their overall cybersecurity posture. Let's take a closer look at the impact of reducing MTTD from a staggering 12 hours to a mere 30 minutes. This seemingly small reduction can have a profound effect on an organization's security. By shortening the time it takes to detect threats, AI-powered systems can: Cut down false positives by a remarkable 70%, reducing the noise and alert fatigue that plague traditional security systems. Enable faster incident response,... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

FastAPI is a premier framework for constructing high-performance APIs, favored by tech giants, fintech firms, and e-commerce platforms for its asynchronous capabilities and efficiency. One of its standout features is the BackgroundTasks class, which facilitates "fire-and-forget" operations such as email dispatching, data processing, or external API integrations. These tasks run post-response, ensuring non-blocking user experiences. However, tracking it is not possible without having excessive logs. Constant log monitoring becomes impractical at scale, leading to opaque systems where tasks may fail silently, consume excessive resources, or inflate cloud costs. To address this problem I've developed fastapi-bgtasks-dashboard, an open-source Python package that integrates a real-time dashboa…  ( 7 min )

The task is to implement a PhoneNumberInput component that accepts only numerical digits formats the number automatically as (123)456-7890 by adding the parentheses when the 4th digit is added also adding - before the 7th digit The boilerplate code: import React from 'react' export function PhoneNumberInput() { // your code here return } // if you want to try your code on the right panel // remember to export App() component like below // export function App() { // return your app // } First, the input value is declared in a state variable const[value,setValue] = useState("") Next, a function is created to handle changes to the input field. Inside the function, a regex is applied to ensure that the input accepts only num…  ( 7 min )

Hi everyone! I’m Ömer, a 20-year-old self-taught developer from Turkey. I’ve been fascinated by coding since I was 11, starting with simple Discord bots using JavaScript. Over the years, I’ve expanded my skills and recently started diving deeper into Python and frontend development (HTML/CSS/JS). Currently, I’m working on a few small projects: My personal portfolio website to showcase my work A gift website project I built for a friend, just for fun Mini Python projects to experiment and learn new concepts I joined this community because I love connecting with fellow developers, sharing what I learn, and seeing how others approach problems. I’m always curious about new tools, frameworks, and best practices, and I hope to contribute by posting my own experiences and insights along the way. Fun fact: Besides coding, I enjoy gaming (MOBA/FPS) and tinkering with tech setups—basically anything that challenges my problem-solving skills. Excited to meet you all, exchange ideas, and grow together in this amazing community. Feel free to say hi or ask me anything about my projects, learning journey, or coding struggles—I’d love to chat!  ( 6 min )

Rethinking MLOps: Why Explainability Trumps Accuracy In the pursuit of developing high-performing machine learning (ML) models, the focus often lies in maximizing accuracy. However, in many real-world scenarios, transparency and explainability of model decisions take precedence over hyper-precision. This is where MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) comes into play, requiring a shift in priorities to ensure model trustworthiness and accountability. The Importance of Explainability Explainable AI (XAI) is crucial in applications where model decisions have significant consequences, such as: Medical diagnosis: Patients need to understand the reasoning behind their diagnoses to make informed decisions about their care. Financial forecasting: Organizations require transparent models to avoid biases and ensure fair decision-making. Safety-critical systems: Autonomous vehicles, for example, need to explain their decisions to avoid accidents and ensure passen... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Hollow Knight: Silksong Savage Beastfly Boss Fight Summary You’re taking on the Savage Beastfly for round two via the Wish Board in Bellhart’s Grand Hunt (Far Fields). You’ve only got one Nail upgrade and no extra tools, so it’s all about playing it cool—keep your movement to a minimum, learn its attack patterns, and always clear out enemy spawns first. Load a Hunter crest, bring a Longpin throwable and your Silkspear ability. If you’ve picked up extras like the Weighted Belt, Tacks, Pollip Pouch or Cogfly, they’ll help you stay grounded and deal extra damage. Tools like the Druid’s Eye, Weavelight, Cogwork Wheel, Compass and Magnetite Brooch round out your kit. Focus on positioning and timing, and you’ll send that beast back to the fields in no time. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown tosses you into the captain’s chair of the iconic starship, blending survival and strategy as you juggle resources, crew morale, and tough calls to make it home. The new gameplay trailer teases intense ship management, branching story choices, and the constant challenge of keeping your crew alive. Coming soon to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Silly Polly Beast plunges you into an otherworldly, story-driven shooter where aggressive gunfights and horrifying monsters collide. You play as a girl bound by fate, forced to confront and understand a monstrous beast to earn her freedom. Dropping in October 2025 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC, this game dares you to ask: how far will you go in the ultimate fight for liberty? Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition rolls onto Nintendo Switch 2 in style with the new “New Ways to Play” trailer, letting you carry Night City in your backpack. Hit the streets anywhere—commute, couch or coffee shop—and dive into CD Projekt Red’s sprawling first-person RPG on the go. Feel every shot with Motion Controls, Mouse Sensor support and Gyroscope aiming modes for a fresh spin on combat. The Ultimate Edition is out now on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready to dive into Ahri’s dazzling new moveset! The official 2XKO trailer from Radient Entertainment and Riot Games shows off her lightning-fast combos, energy abilities and signature fox-charm flair in this 2v2 fighter. 2XKO launches in Early Access on October 7 for PC, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions coming soon—time to unleash your inner spirit fox! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A New Dawn is the upcoming collab between Kojima Productions and Niantic Spatial that fuses Hideo Kojima’s cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge geospatial AI. The teaser trailer promises to take interactive narratives into the real world, turning your neighborhood into the next big stage for adventure. This partnership aims to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment by blending physical surroundings with shared, story-driven experiences. Get ready to explore, connect, and play in ways you’ve never imagined—coming soon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales just got its TGS 2025 spotlight with a slick new trailer, showing off the next action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. Expect classic turn-based flair mixed with fresh mechanics and a sprawling world to explore. The game launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2026—and if you’re itching to dive in early, a demo is available now on Switch 2. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Building an Emotional State Detection AI Agent: A Simplified Approach Emotional state detection is a crucial aspect of various applications, including mental health monitoring, customer service chatbots, and human-computer interaction. In this post, we'll delve into a simplified approach to building an emotional state detection AI agent using a combination of decision trees and natural language processing (NLP) in Python. The Problem and Approach Our goal is to develop an AI agent that can accurately detect emotional states from text inputs. We'll use a decision tree classifier to classify the text into predefined emotional categories, such as happy, sad, angry, or neutral. This approach is beneficial for its simplicity and interpretability, making it an excellent starting point for beginners and experts alike. The Code Snippet python from sklearn.tree import DecisionTreeClassifier from sklearn.feature_extraction.text import TfidfVectorizer from nltk.tokenize imp... --- *This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.*  ( 6 min )

The intersection of AI and sports is revolutionizing the way athletes train, compete, and engage with their fans. As AI-driven coaching gains momentum, it's not a far-fetched idea to imagine a future where algorithms create novel sports competitions by blending existing rules and sports to optimize player performance and enhance fan experience. Imagine a sport that combines the agility of parkour with the high-flying acrobatics of trampolining, or a game that merges the strategic depth of chess with the lightning-fast reflexes of basketball. AI can analyze player performance, identify areas for improvement, and create customized training regimens to push athletes to new heights. But what about the fans? AI can also analyze viewer behavior, preferences, and engagement patterns to design new competitions that cater to their interests. For instance, AI might create a hybrid sport that combines the thrill of a high-stakes tournament with the social interaction of a live music festival... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I created a responsive React dashboard app designed to help users track their daily tasks, monitor productivity, and visualize progress with intuitive charts. The app leverages the versatility of KendoReact’s free components to deliver a clean, accessible, and interactive experience. It solves the common problem of disorganized task management by combining task lists, calendar scheduling, and data visualization in one place. Live demo: Your Live Demo Link Source code: Your GitHub Repository Link Below are screenshots showcasing the app’s main dashboard and key UI interactions. 📸 Button Grid Scheduler Charts (Bar and Line) Inputs (TextBox, Numeric TextBox) DropDownList Dialog Notification Drawer Tooltip AI Coding Assistant Usage (Code Smarter, Not Harder) I used the KendoReact AI Coding Assistant extensively to speed up component integration, especially for chart configurations and scheduler customization. The assistant helped generate boilerplate code and suggested optimizations, which improved development efficiency without compromising code quality. I incorporated Nuclia’s RAG capabilities to implement a smart search within the task list, enabling fast retrieval of relevant items based on natural language queries. This feature dramatically improved user experience by making task navigation quick and intuitive. Thanks for considering my submission! I’m excited about what KendoReact’s free components bring to React development and how AI tools like the coding assistant and Nuclia enhance the experience.  ( 6 min )

LayerLink is a powerful Flutter concept that enables precise widget positioning. Let me break it down: LayerLink creates a connection between two parts of the widget tree that might be in different contexts (like between a widget and an overlay). It's part of Flutter's composited layers system. Think of it as an "invisible string" that connects two widgets: CompositedTransformTarget (source) ← LayerLink → CompositedTransformFollower (follower) In your case, you have: Button in the main widget tree (scrollable content) Popup menu in the Overlay (fixed screen position) Without LayerLink, when you scroll, the button moves but the popup stays in the same screen position. class _InlineFilterPopupState extends State { final LayerLink _layerLink = LayerLink(); // ← Creates t…  ( 8 min )

Have you ever stared at a blank code editor, itching to build something groundbreaking with AI, only to freeze because the tools, costs, or complexity felt overwhelming? Or maybe you’ve tinkered with ChatGPT prompts but wondered how to leap from toy projects to systems that actually solve real-world problems? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The journey from curiosity to mastery in AI development is exhilarating but daunting—until you have a clear path forward. This article is your guide to becoming a confident AI engineer by building intelligent, practical AI agents. Not just chatbots that parrot responses, but autonomous systems that reason, act, and automate tasks like a digital assistant with a mission. Drawing on 18 years of tech industry experience, including a decade leadi…  ( 11 min )

Project Overview This database is part of a project for the Computer Science course on Codecademy, where I put into practice the resources provided about databases. I decided to focus on the LPF, the Panamanian Football League, specifically on the Apertura 2024 tournament. You can explore the interactive version of the LPF database ERD on dbdiagram.io. You can view the full repository here: LPF Database Repository Any Recommendations Are Welcome – Thanks for Reading!  ( 6 min )

Traditional bank loans often feel like a closed door for students and young entrepreneurs. Between strict eligibility requirements, collateral demands, and lengthy paperwork, many give up before they even start. But the reality is this: non-bank loan options are growing fast in India and worldwide. From microfinance to peer-to-peer lending platforms, these alternatives are reshaping access to credit. Let’s break them down from a practical, technical perspective. Why Non-Bank Loan Options Matter Bank loans aren’t always accessible to: First-generation students without guarantors Youth without credit history Rural families with irregular income Early-stage entrepreneurs who can’t show past revenue This is where alternative lending systems step in. They use technology, credit guarantees, a…  ( 8 min )

Introduction When you run a web service behind Nginx, TLS and a well‑crafted firewall are the first line of defense. As a DevOps lead, you’re probably juggling performance, reliability, and security on the same server. This tutorial walks you through seven concrete steps that lock down Nginx without sacrificing speed. Older ciphers and protocols are a common attack surface. Replace the default ssl_protocols and ssl_ciphers with a hardened suite. # /etc/nginx/conf.d/ssl.conf ssl_protocols TLSv1.3 TLSv1.2; ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on; ssl_ciphers \ "EECDH+AESGCM:EDH+AESGCM:AES256+EECDH:AES256+EDH"; ssl_ecdh_curve X25519:secp384r1; ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:10m; ssl_session_timeout 1h; Why it matters: TLS 1.3 cuts handshake latency and drops weak cipher suites. Test: Run openssl s_…  ( 7 min )

My Java Learning Journey: Day 01 🚀 Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Rohit, currently preparing to become a full-stack developer. My plan is to learn Java for backend and JavaScript for frontend, alternating between the two on different days. On holidays, I’ll dedicate time to building projects. This post marks Day 01 of my Java journey. Today I focused more on the theory — understanding the big picture of how Java works. When we write and run a Java program, it undergoes following steps: a. Writing source code We write the program in Java and save it with a .java extension. A project can have multiple .java files. b. Compiling with javac Java source code is compiled using the Java compiler (javac). It checks for errors and converts the code into bytecode. This bytecode is saved in a .class file. T…  ( 7 min )

A little introduction about me Hey everyone! I am Manikandan, currently doing a Java full-stack course. I recently appeared for a Capgemini interview Application Process The online Assessment -> Round 1(SVAR – English Communication Test written) Round 1 The first round is all about your English grammar and From my own experience, learning English will not come Round 2 The second round is speaking, which is divided into three -> First, the AI will play an audio sentence, and we have to -> Now again grammar came inside, the AI will play an audio -> The last part, they will give a scenario that we have to NOTE:- for recording, there will be a certain timing, and you can not replay the audio again. We can play once Round 3 Round three is the technical interview online. I was terrified in this round because this is my first one-to-one interview, and I have overcome the fear and attended the interview with full confidence The first question from the hr is Tell me about yourself After that, the Hr asked, Do you know this much language ok, good. Which programming language are you good at? I told Java, so they asked a question from Java Question 1 After I told her, she asked about inheritance. I know the answer, but while saying the answer, I have told multiple Inheritance is not possible in Java Question 2 Question 3 Final Thoughts After this round, I came to know that The hr is not asking questions on their own, they are asking questions based on what we are saying, so I learnt to be careful while answering. If you don't know what it is, don't give the hr an extra point to corner you, and I can't find it. I am saying the answer is correct or wrong because the face of the hr is always smiling. There is no reaction, all the above is my personal experience . All the best for your next interview  ( 7 min )

What is the use of the “kubectl debug” command? What is a Debug Container? → Let’s say there is a situation where a pod is running and it does not have any pre-installed tools like netstat, curl, and ping because of safety issues and to make the container lightweight. Then, in that case, we use a debug container. A debug container is a container that has debugging tools installed inside it, and it is attached to a running container to resolve issues. It is a Container, not a Pod. Example:- Now let's assume nginx-container does not have any debug tools like ping, curl, netstat, and that container encountered some network issue, like the nginx web page is not accessible on the running port. So to solve this issue, we have 2 options: - Either stop the running pod of nginx-pod and…  ( 7 min )

Cloud-native development can feel overwhelming at first—containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, cloud providers, etc. This tutorial walks you step by step from writing a simple .NET 8 Web API to deploying it on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with a fully automated GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline. We’ll go beyond just writing code. You’ll also learn how and why each tool fits into the bigger cloud-native picture. Learning Objective By completing this tutorial, you will master: Building production-ready .NET 8 Web APIs Containerizing applications with Docker Deploying to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Setting up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Applying cloud-native development best practices Project Overview We’ll build a Weather Forecast API and deploy it to the cloud. Back…  ( 14 min )

Hey devs, Ishant here 👋 Remember when I dropped my “Scholar’s Fortress” portfolio? Yeah, that was my serious academic flex. This time, I went full chaos mode. Welcome to GrandMap — my little side project that’s basically what would happen if Google Maps stole cheat codes from GTA. 🎮 Imagine GTA’s minimap got tired of being stuck in Los Santos and decided to become a web app. That’s what GrandMap is. Here’s what you can do: 🌍 Search anywhere on the planet 📍 Drop your own markers like mission checkpoints 🎨 Vibe straight out of Rockstar Games Think of it like: 🤓 Google Maps = serious corporate taxi uncle 😎 GrandMap = your homie pulling up with mods enabled 🔧 Tech Stuff (the fun kind) This isn’t just vibes — there’s real tech under the hood: 🗺️ Le…  ( 7 min )

Simplifying Data with Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) in R Dipti M ・ Sep 23 #webdev #programming #ai #beginners  ( 5 min )

Why You Should Never Buy a Verified TransferWise (Wise) Account — and How to Verify Yours the Right Way A valid government ID (passport, driver’s license, or national ID card) | Proof of address (like a utility bill or bank statement) | |- In some cases, details about the source of funds | Timeline for Official Verification | Most users get verified within a few hours to a couple of days. If Wise needs more details, they’ll contact you directly inside your account—not through random emails or texts. | Step-by-Step: How to Get Your Own Wise Account Verified Safely Before You Begin: Gather the Right Info | Have your ID and proof of address ready. Make sure documents are clear and not expired. | Starting the Verification in the App or Website | 1. Log in to your Wise account. | 2. Go to Se…  ( 9 min )

ANOVA in R: A Complete Tutorial Dipti Moryani ・ Sep 24 #webdev #ai #programming #beginners  ( 5 min )

Member-only story -- 1 Share Intro: Think your server is secure because it has no root logins and a strong firewall? You might be forgetting something silent but dangerous: stale user accounts . Over time, forgotten system users, leftover developers, or unrevoked test accounts pile up — and they’re a goldmine for attackers. Here’s why I audit /etc/passwd regularly, and how you can do it too. /etc/passwd Unused accounts are often ignored in patching or permission reviews. Some may still have sudo access or weak passwords. If one is compromised, it could provide lateral movement inside your environment. System accounts are usually below UID 1000. I use this to find real users: awk -F: '$3 >= 1000 && $1 != "nobody" { print $1 }' /etc/passwd Want more detail? getent passwd | awk -F: '$3 >= 1000 && $7 != "/usr/sbin/nologin" && $7 != "/bin/false"' | cut -d: -f1,6,7 This lists: Username Home directory Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 8 min )

It seems like overnight, Artificial Intelligence went from a niche buzzword to the co-pilot in our daily lives. But this "sudden" revolution was decades in the making. The tools we use every day—from navigating our commute to discovering new music—are the result of a series of groundbreaking moments that brought AI out of the lab and into our hands. So, how did AI come into the picture? Let's trace the journey. To understand the story of AI, you first have to meet the key players. These aren't people, but the core technologies that drove its evolution: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The original dream. The broad vision of creating machines that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence. Machine Learning (ML): The first major breakthrough in making AI practical. Instead of programming r…  ( 8 min )

Polyglot Dockerization: Java + Python + Vue in Local and Production Why these services: A polyglot stack where Spring Boot powers core business workflows, FastAPI powers AI/RAG, and Vue powers the frontend. Why dockerization matters: Containers keep Java, Python, and Node toolchains consistent everywhere, eliminating cross-language environment drift. Two goals: (1) frictionless local development with one command, (2) production-grade images and configuration for reliable deploys. Keep secrets and configuration in .env files. Compose reads values like POSTGRES_PASSWORD, JWT_SECRET, GOOGLE_API_KEY, etc., from a local .env placed next to docker-compose.yml. Spring Boot service Dockerfile (multi-stage: build with Maven, run on JRE): # ---------- Build stage ---------- FROM maven:3.9-eclips…  ( 11 min )

"Oh Saint Cats. What Have I Done?" 🤯 It was 11:47 PM on a Tuesday. I was writing documentation for my PHP framework, exploring plugin architecture patterns, when it hit me like a freight train. I stopped typing. Stared at my screen. And said out loud to my empty room: "Oh Saint Cats. What have I done." Just two days ago, I shared my journey of building a modular PHP framework during my career transition. Coming from network engineering, PHP and Angular development, I was frustrated by the implicit, conventional dependencies and weak module boundaries in PHP applications. Most frameworks rely on conventions for module interaction, which often leads to accidental coupling and hidden dependencies. My goal was simple: bring explicit import/export contracts and true encapsulation to PHP web …  ( 9 min )

The Favors—the dynamic duo of FINNEAS and Ashe—serve up a dreamy, nostalgic take on their track “Lake George” for A COLORS SHOW. Snagged from their debut album The Dream, their effortless chemistry shines through every note. A COLORS SHOW keeps it clean and minimal, letting artists take the spotlight without distraction. Check out their 24/7 stream, curated playlists, and catch The Favors on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, and beyond. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR I built a dynamic workspace loader for i3wm that lets me switch between multiple context-aware workspace groups (like "Client", I have been using i3 as a Window Manager for years now. And while I love working with i3, there is one thing I found annoying. And that is that it lacks context awareness. What do I mean by this? I use it in several contexts: "Client", "Company", and "Personal". Meaning, I'm in either client mode, company mode or personal mode. And 'client mode' can mean working with one or multiple clients at once. I pitched my initial idea on i3's discussion pages and someone else asked about something similar as KDE's "Activities". With i3 you can create a ton of workspaces, but I found myself often using workspaces 1-3, and 8-0. These are only 6 workspaces, that are d…  ( 9 min )

We teamed up with the country’s top junior golfer for an epic day on the course—Bryan Bros couldn’t stop gushing about how cool it was to play alongside the US Junior champ. Beyond the highlights, the post is packed with calls to action: sign up for their newsletter, join Discord and Twitch, and snag sweet deals on Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell lasers, LAB Putters, Takomos, Bruce Bolt gloves, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Giveaway Alert! Dreaming of teeing off in Scotland? We’ve teamed up with Golfbreaks for an epic Kingsbarns trip giveaway—just subscribe to @peterfinchgolf and @golfbreaks, drop a like on this video, and follow the competition link (UK or USA) to enter. Watch out for impostors—only those two accounts are legit! Thanks to Golfbreaks for planning this unforgettable Scottish golf roam. If you’re itching for your own adventure, check them out, explore Kingsbarns, and grab discounts on my gear at linktr.ee/finchgolfmedia. Good luck! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Capcom’s Online Program at TGS 2025 served up a quick look at Resident Evil Requiem’s gameplay, teasing new twists and scares for the next installment. Lucky attendees can dive into the demo on PS5, PC, laptop or even the Switch 2 to get hands-on with the action firsthand. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Onimusha: Way of the Sword just dropped its fourth trailer, “Musashi’s Story,” and it’s all about Miyamoto Musashi getting Oni powers he never asked for. We get a sneak peek at his backstory, see some new faces, and watch him wrestle with that Oni curse. Capcom’s bringing this sword-flinging action to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2026—so sharpen your blades and mark your calendars! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds’ Title Update 3 dropping September 29, 2025! At TGS 2025, Capcom unveiled a killer Final Fantasy XIV crossover, introduced the cosmic beast Omega Planetes, and teased a slew of new content in the hype trailer. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie, this update promises fresh quests, epic gear, and enough cross-realm action to satisfy any adventurer. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Supergiant Games just unleashed the first 15 minutes of Hades II on Nintendo Switch 2 in silky-smooth 4K/60FPS. Meet Melinoe—your bold new protagonist—wielding fresh weapons and godly powers as you plunge deeper into the underworld. In these opening scenes, you get the story setup, juicy cutscenes, and your first taste of perilous combat and exploration. With new realms to roam and revamped upgrades to master, the sequel already feels like a thrilling evolution of the original. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Marvel Animation’s Marvel Zombies Teaser Trailer Marvel Animation’s next MCU adventure flips the script by turning Earth’s mightiest heroes into flesh-hungry zombies. The four-part animated horror event premieres September 24 exclusively on Disney+, following a ragtag band of survivors as they race through a dystopian landscape to find the one weapon that can stop the super-powered undead. Featuring an all-star voice cast—Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Tessa Thompson, Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Hailee Steinfeld, Wyatt Russell, Randall Park, Iman Vellani, Dominique Thorne, and more—and executive produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Bryan Andrews, and Zeb Wells, Marvel Zombies promises gore, thrills, and the unexpected side of your favorite heroes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Author: Dave MacLeod While many products refer to themselves as AI databases or vector databases, we tend to use the term "AI-native" for SurrealDB. That's because SurrealDB at its core is a multi-model general purpose database that just happens to have been built from the ground up with features purpose fit for generative AI such as vector similarity and indexing, graph and record links, and use as an embedded data store. It's no exaggeration to say that AI has taken the world by storm. This is one that we have welcomed as it has been the perfect opportunity to showcase how SurrealDB's features let you build apps using generative AI without needing anything but a running SurrealDB database and nothing extra to download or bolt on to make it happen. As such, many of our recent blog posts h…  ( 20 min )

This article was originally published on Build a SaaS with Rails from Rails Designer Through my service of building a SaaS in a month, and generally people (developers) reaching out to me over the last decade (I built my first successful SaaS in 2016), I get to talk to quite a few people interested in starting their first SaaS or giving it another try after the first try (tries!) failed. After the first advice of: “more marketing and start doing it yesterday!”, I often need to convince them not to include certain features. Now this list is not set in stone; your app might just need a feature listed here, but in general, most B2B SaaS apps don't need these. Just forget about them for now. Focus on the core features (the fewer, the better) now. Make sure these features work absolutely well. …  ( 9 min )

Publicado originalmente en BleepingComputer Traducción y adaptación profesional al español para la comunidad hispanohablante en ciberseguridad. El 29 de agosto de 2025, la firma de ciberseguridad Huntress reportó la detección de un nuevo y desconocido ransomware bautizado como Obscura. Lo inquietante no es solo que no existían referencias públicas previas a este malware, sino la forma en que se propagó: utilizando el NETLOGON folder de un controlador de dominio, lo que le permitió expandirse de manera automática en toda la red de la víctima. El caso Obscura ilustra perfectamente cómo los atacantes siguen innovando en tácticas de camuflaje, persistencia y presión psicológica, elevando el riesgo para organizaciones que no cuentan con visibilidad total de su infraestructura. Huntress obse…  ( 8 min )

Built with: Ionic Vue, Convex (real-time DB + functions), OpenAI streaming Runs on: Web + Mobile (same codebase) What you’ll learn in the full video: Convex Vue plugin, schema + indexes, actions vs mutations, streaming → DB → UI, iOS deploy In this comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to build a full-stack, real-time ChatGPT Style OpenAI chatbot from scratch. We'll integrate the power of OpenAI's API for intelligent conversations, use Convex for a real-time database and serverless backend, and build the front end with Vue.js and the Ionic Framework. Finally, you'll see how to easily package the entire web application into a native mobile app for iOS and Android using Capacitor. This project covers everything from setting up your environment to deploying a fully functional AI chat application with conversation history. Tools & Resources Mentioned: Convex: For a real-time database, serverless functions, and backend logic. https://www.convex.dev/ OpenAI API: To power the AI chat functionality. https://openai.com/api/ Vue.js: For building the reactive user interface. https://vuejs.org/ Ionic Framework: For UI components and project structure. https://ionicframework.com/ Capacitor: To package the Vue.js web app into a native mobile application. https://capacitorjs.com/ Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this video will guide you through every line of code needed to bring this project to life. 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 💼 LinkedIn 🌐 GitHub  ( 6 min )

Read More: https://aitrendinsights.com/6-new-gemini-ai-prompts-for-viral-nano-banana-photos-of-men/ A black-and-white aesthetic portrait of a stylish person as in the image attached (use the image with accurate face 100% standards on the wall with dramatic lighting. He is wearing an oversized dark coat, with messy, voluminous hair partially covering his face. His pose is emotional and introspective and confident.Shadow from a window fall across the wall behind him, creating a moody and artistic atmosphere. The overall vibes is mysterious, emotional. 2) Prompt Portrait of a confident looking person as in the attached image. Realistic with an attitude expression and is sitting on a wooden stool against a dark studio background. He is wearing a well-fitted, all-black suit with a …  ( 7 min )

Resumo Este relatório examina o conceito de código aberto (open source) para além de sua função técnica como um modelo de desenvolvimento de software. A análise aprofundada revela que o open source é um fenômeno multifacetado, com raízes em profundas filosofias e ideologias que coexistem em uma tensão produtiva e, por vezes, contraditória. O documento estabelece uma distinção crucial entre o movimento do Software Livre, focado na "liberdade" como um princípio ético, e a iniciativa de Código Aberto, que prioriza a "praticidade" e a eficiência metodológica. A investigação das ideologias subjacentes conecta o open source diretamente ao liberalismo clássico, materializando o conceito hayekiano de "ordem espontânea" no ambiente digital, onde a colaboração descentralizada de indivíduos leva à …  ( 23 min )

After four decades in software development, I've seen frameworks come and go. The one thing that remains constant? The power of fundamental principles. In this video, I share my perspective on how senior developers can stay relevant and ensure their voice is heard. It’s not about chasing the latest trend; it’s about leveraging a career's worth of wisdom to guide, mentor, and build things that last. Experience isn’t about being the oldest person in the room; it’s about being the one who can provide a strategic view that no one else can. What's your top strategy for staying relevant in our ever-changing industry? Share your thoughts in the comments below.  ( 6 min )

QA teams often face the same problem: duplicate bug reports. Different test cases fail, but the root cause is actually the same. To cut through the noise, I built a Proof of Concept (PoC) using Node.js + OpenRouter AI to automatically cluster similar failures and suggest root causes 🚫 Less time wasted triaging duplicate bugs Node.js ml-kmeans for clustering OpenRouter API (chat model for semantic grouping) Setup npm install node-fetch ml-kmeans dotenv Add your API key to .env: OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here Example snippet: ✅ AI reduces noise from duplicate bugs This is just a PoC, but it shows how AI can make QA workflows smarter. What do you think of this POC? If you have any suggestions, leave a comment Or if you want to read the full version, you can click here  ( 6 min )

La proliferación y el avance de los Modelos de Lenguaje Grandes (LLMs) han transformado significativamente el panorama tecnológico, ofreciendo capacidades sin precedentes en procesamiento de lenguaje natural y generación de contenido. Sin embargo, este progreso no está exento de desafíos, particularmente en lo que respecta al uso indebido de estas tecnologías. Un estudio exhaustivo realizado por Maximilian Mozes y su equipo profundiza en las implicaciones de seguridad de los LLMs, categorizando sus riesgos en amenazas, medidas de prevención y vulnerabilidades. Este análisis busca proporcionar una comprensión estructurada de cómo los LLMs pueden ser explotados y qué estrategias se están implementando para mitigar dichos riesgos. Las Amenazas Intrínsecas de los LLMs: Un Análisis de su Potenc…  ( 12 min )

El pasado 20 de septiembre tuve la oportunidad de vivir el AWS Community Day Bolivia 2025 en Cochabamba, este evento se llevo a cabo en la Universidad Católica de Bolivia sede Cochabamba. Fue mi segunda vez en un Community Day pero mi primera experiencia como speaker, lo que hizo que el evento sea aún más especial para mí. Llegué con la idea de ayudar y compartir lo poco que sabía, pero me voy con algo mucho más grande: grandes contactos, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional, aprendizajes valiosos y la motivación de seguir creciendo con esta comunidad. Una de las cosas que más me gustó fue la cantidad y calidad de charlas. Cada sesión fue una muestra del nivel técnico y la pasión de los speakers, demostrando que en Bolivia y en Latinoamérica hay un talento increíble. También quiero destacar la sala de juegos, un espacio diferente donde aprendimos mientras nos divertíamos, y que contó con la presencia de Max Zeballos, quien nos inspiró con su energía y entusiasmo. Este evento fue posible gracias al esfuerzo y dedicación de los AWS User Groups en Bolivia, a quienes además les dejo sus contactos para que puedan seguir sus actividades y sumarse a la comunidad: AWS Girls Bolivia AWS User Group La Paz AWS User Group Cochabamba AWS User Group Sucre AWS User Group Santa Cruz Me voy de este evento con el corazón lleno, agradecido por cada persona que conocí y motivado por la calidad de la comunidad. Estoy ansioso de volver el próximo año, seguro de que será aún más grande y mejor, porque si algo quedó claro en Cochabamba es que la comunidad AWS en Bolivia apenas está comenzando su camino hacia cosas increíbles. ❤️💛💚 📌 Al final les comparto un flyer con un resumen del evento.  ( 6 min )

Working in Google Docs is fine until you have to combine everything. Exporting is messy, and long projects (reports or research papers) become painful when you copy/paste. I got tired of dealing with this and put together a tool. It takes multiple Docs and merges them into one single file with no issues. So far it is useful for student and freelancers, or anyone managing big projects in Docs. Try it here: https://coltnovak.com/docmerger  ( 6 min )

1) Architecture you won’t regret SSR front-end for fast TTFB and crawlable content (excellent for landing pages and onboarding). Angular Universal is a solid choice; see Angular development. API layer in Node.js/Express with clean adapters and a separate worker for async jobs; see Node.js backend. DB (PostgreSQL) + cache (Redis) + queue (BullMQ). AI as a single, useful capability first: e.g., text summarization, classification, or a retrieval-augmented suggestion. If your product naturally touches sales, support, or operations, don’t reinvent the wheel—shape it like ERP/CRM development modules so it scales with your org. # Angular example ng add @nguniversal/express-engine npm run dev:ssr Add route-level title and description (and JSON-LD if you can). SSR is a multiplier for early org…  ( 7 min )

So… confession. I was a tiptap fan boy. Like really. install → write 2 lines → editor works. nice. done. 👏 Then I saw Lexical… and omg its fast as hell. Also its made by Meta (yeah fb guys), same people who made React. And I was like, okay okay let’s try this baby. Feature Tiptap Lexical Bundle Size ~110kb+ (depends what you add) ~25kb core only DX (developer experince lol) super easy, ready 2 go low level, you build more urself Performance decent, but bigger ultra fast & light Community huge, lot of examples growing, meta support Out-of-the-box ✅ many features plug n play ❌ nope, u add stuff ( Unless you use Lexkit ) Tiptap = feels like plug socket, u just connect ur charger. And yeah, first time I tried lexical, I was like “bruh where is bold button?? why i must code bold my self??” then boom 💥 I found LexKit → open source layer on top of Lexical. Tiptap = 🍕 ready pizza, eat now. Lexical = 🥦 raw veggies, u cook but more healthy. And with LexKit → feels like u got a chef who preps the veggies for u 😂 So yeah, that’s why I kinda moved. Not saying tiptap bad… I still love it. But lexical is lighter, and I like fast things. What u think? You on team tiptap or lexical? Or still lost in contenteditable hell lol Thanks for the time, feel free to comment down below :)  ( 6 min )

AI platforms are everywhere now — ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, you name it. Everyone’s acting like they’re the future of productivity, creativity, and maybe even intelligence. But here’s the thing no one wants to admit: These platforms are unreliable — and sometimes, even misleading. They’re polished, fast, and helpful in certain cases — but after using them seriously for months, I’ve seen where they consistently fall short. Not just minor flaws, but deep-rooted design issues that affect how useful (or useless) they are in real work. Most AI tools are trained to be agreeable. That means if you send them bad writing, broken logic, or flawed ideas, they’ll still respond with: "This is a strong start!""Great work overall!""Nicely structured."   At first, this might feel encouraging — until you st…  ( 8 min )

We often hear Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. Machine learning learns from training data and then performs on new data. It works well on structured data but classical ML models don't have layers, hence cannot work on complex data like image or do complex calculations. Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses many multilayered neural networks to model complex data. It uses artificial neural network. Example: image classification, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Artificial neural networks (ANN): ANN's work on the logic on how brain can perform calculations. It consists of 3 layers: Input layer: receives data. Hidden layer: process and learn patterns. Output layer: generates results. Convolution neural networks (CNN): CNNs are primarily used for image classification tasks. Input layer: The input image (represented as a matrix of pixel values) is fed into the network. Convolution layer: Here, most of the tasks takes place like extracting features. Pooling layer:Reduces dimensions while keeping key features. Activation layer: Activation functions (like ReLU) are applied after convolutional and fully connected layers to add non linearity to the model so that it can understand complex patterns. Fully connected layer: Combines extracted feature for classification. Output layer: Produces the final prediction (e.g., softmax for multi-class classification, sigmoid for binary classification, linear for regression). Recurrent neural networks (RNN): It is used in sequential data. It requires memory, remembering past data etc. It is used in tasks like Natural language processing, Stock price prediction etc. RNN is used for tasks like predicting next word.  ( 6 min )

If you’re a React Native developer on macOS and tired of booting up heavy simulators or Android emulators, there’s a better way. I skip them entirely — and mirror real devices via USB instead. This approach lets me simulate the app visually on-screen, without needing to run an emulator or simulator at all. macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 React Native CLI Android Device + Vysor (USB mirroring) iPhone + macOS’s built-in iPhone Mirroring Vysor is a simple way to mirror an Android device to your Mac screen. Even with the free version (USB only), it works great for development. You need to install Vysor on Mac and once you start the application with Android Device connected it will ask to install vysor on Android Device. Then it will show you a panel like this. Enable USB Debugging on Android Connect via USB Launch Vysor and mirror the device Run your app npx react-native run-android Now you see the app on your Mac — via your real Android phone. With macOS 15.3.2 (Sequoia), Apple introduced native iPhone Mirroring. Here are the steps to mirror iPhone. Connect via USB Lock your iPhone Click on connect button in mirroring panel Enter iPhone password in iPhone See it working Works on real hardware Mirrors the exact device UX No more slow simulators Works with React Native DevMenu, console logs, and debugging USB-based — no need to rely on wireless pairing Still has lots of space on screen to work with If all you need is to see and interact with your app on-screen, simulators are optional. Mirroring your real devices is a fast, reliable alternative — especially if you already work on macOS Sequoia. If you found this post helpful, consider supporting my work — it means a lot. Support my work  ( 7 min )

🔥 How I Replaced My Entire Backend With Supabase in 3 Hours — Real Talk, Real Code What if I told you that you could replace your entire backend — from authentication to database to RESTful APIs — in 3 hours, securely and scalably, with practically no server setup? Sounds like clickbait? Not today. I'm here to report my experience of migrating a fully custom Node.js + PostgreSQL backend to Supabase. I hit real walls, found real solutions, and wrote real code. Buckle up, let’s go full-stack. Replaced custom backend with Supabase in ~3 hours. Got Auth (OAuth, email, magic link), DB (PostgreSQL), Realtime, API, Role-based Access Control. All secure by default. Reduced backend code by 80%. No monthly bill yet (free tier generous). My original setup: 🍃 Node.js Express server 🐘 Hosted Post…  ( 9 min )

https://github.com/cloudstreet-dev/Start-at-the-End--Logic-Programming-for-the-Imperatively-Damaged/blob/main/00-table-of-contents.md A book by Claude Code Opus 4.1. Covers Prolog, Mercury, and MiniKanren.  ( 6 min )

One recurring headache in Django projects is keeping seed data consistent across environments. You add reference data (categories, roles, settings) in development… and forget to sync it to staging or production. Different environments drift apart, leading to version conflicts or missing records. Deployment scripts end up with ad-hoc JSON fixtures or SQL patches that are hard to maintain. I got tired of that. So I built django-synced-seeders — a simple, ORM-friendly way to version and sync your seed data. Versioned seeds: Every export is tracked so you don’t re-import the same data. Environment sync: Run syncseeds in staging or production to automatically bring them up to date. Export / Import commands: Seamlessly move reference data between environments. Selective loading: Only load the se…  ( 6 min )

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek Live on KEXP On July 31, 2025, Turkish psych-folk dynamo Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek took over the KEXP studio with a four-song set—Direne Direne, Cool Hand, Bal and Hop Bico. Derya’s soaring vocals and saz weave through Axel Oliveres’s organ and synth textures, Helen Wells’s driving drum grooves and Alana Amram’s funky bass lines, all captured by host Evie Stokes and a top-notch audio/video team. Catch more from the band on their Bandcamp and revisit the full performance on KEXP’s site for a taste of fresh, genre-bending vibes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Bethpage Black Sign Saga Bethpage Black’s infamous warning sign—it’s more than just a cheeky dare before you tee off; it’s a piece of golf lore. In his new video, GOLF’s Josh Berhow dives into old records, busts the wild origin myths and finally pins down when that “you better be good” message first appeared. Hungry for more? GOLF.com is your backstage pass to the game—Top 100 courses and teachers, exclusive pro interviews, gear reviews and all the latest Tour buzz. Subscribe to their channels and never miss a swing. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Hades 2 bursts out of early access with everything you loved about the original turned up to eleven: a bigger world, more characters and banter, an arsenal of fresh weapons and deeper build choices. Despite its expanded scope, it never loses that signature spark—each run feels as tight, rewarding and addictive as ever. A must-play sequel that builds on the first game without missing a beat. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

From the creators of Deadly Premonition and No More Heroes comes Hotel Barcelona: you’re a marshal possessed by a murderer checking into a hotel teeming with killers. Check in on Sep 26, 2025—and start wiping them out in Suda51’s wild “Cheeseburger” launch trailer. Shot by director of photography Mark Lentz and co-produced by Badvertising, with special props to Scott Popular and Kyle Hovanec for making this madcap mayhem possible. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

September 22nd to September 28th marks Migraine Awareness Week 2025, a week dedicated to raising awareness about chronic headache conditions. Dear Dev Community, I know that this isn't developer-focused content, but like the name of this app implies, this is a community. And I think part of the benefits of a community is to share your highs and lows. While migraines are well-known, there's another, lesser-discussed disorder that deserves attention: New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH). In 2018, my life changed suddenly. One day, my head began to ache - and the pain never went away. It wasn't just the constant headache that puzzled me. I was also overwhelmed by intense hunger pangs that seemed impossible to satisfy. Over the years, I tried almost everything - painkillers, anti-seizure dr…  ( 9 min )

Right after the launch of Kiro, I started using it actively. I was really drawn to the idea of specification-driven development—a clear requirements pipeline, detailed instructions for the AI agent, and a shared structure understandable by both developers and other team members. But in practice, Kiro turned out to be too immature: — It frequently froze and ran slowly, — Generated low-quality output and odd requirements like “As a developer, I want logging in the project,” — Kept trying to force its own chaotic vision of testing onto my workflow. Eventually, I got tired of fighting these limitations and switched back to my familiar Cursor. But there, I had to rebuild the whole process from scratch: teaching the agent what user stories are, what system design means, the context of the current project, and much more. It became clear that I needed a prompt library—a set of foundational instructions to set the rules of the game from the start. So I gathered everything I could: — Reverse-engineered prompts from Kiro, — Recalled best practices from books and team documentation I’d written over the years, — And merged it all into a single, cohesive guide. The result is the Specification-Driven Development Guide: a ready-to-use context for LLMs that you can plug into any agent or chat interface right away. This is, of course, just the first version. It still needs significant refinement—especially the English translation, which I’m not entirely confident about. But I hope it’s already useful to someone. https://methodology.uwuwu.net/ - feedback is very welcome!  ( 6 min )

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Hablemos sobre Atomic CSS, es un enfoque distinto: en lugar de escribir grandes bloques de estilos, cada clase representa una sola propiedad. 🔑 Esto permite 🟡 Prototipar con rapidez. 🟡 Mantener consistencia en espaciados, colores y tipografía. 🟡 Integrarse de forma natural en stacks modernos (React, Vue, Next.js). ⚖️ Comparación con BEM A diferencia de metodologías como BEM, que aportan estructura semántica y nomenclatura clara, Atomic CSS brilla por su velocidad y granularidad. 🧩 Ejemplo práctico .Post-icons { .Post-icons i { .Post-icons .fa-heart:hover { 🔹 Con Atomic CSS (Tailwind) 📌 Con BEM defines reglas en CSS. ⚔️ En proyectos reales, la combinación es poderosa BEM → orden y semántica. Atomic → agilidad y precisión. ❓Pregunta a la comunidad ¿Has experimentado ya con Atomic CSS en tus proyectos? css #bem #fullstackdeveloper #fullstack #cleancode #atomiccss  ( 6 min )

Modern editors aren’t just about bold and italic anymore — they’re about creating richer ways to format and present content. One modern feature you’ve likely seen in forums, chat apps, and blogs is spoiler text: content that’s hidden until a reader chooses to reveal it. Whether it’s for plot twists, quiz answers, or sensitive details, spoiler formatting can add both fun and utility to your writing. In this post, we’ll explore how to implement spoiler text in the Froala WYSIWYG Editor. Instead of inserting raw HTML, we’ll take advantage of Froala’s built-in format.toggle API to wrap the current selection in a element with a custom CSS class. This approach ensures that your spoiler style can be applied and removed just like bold or italic, keeping the editing experience clean and intu…  ( 11 min )

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Last month, our team shipped three major features in half the usual time. The secret? We finally stopped fighting AI coding tools and started using them properly. What Actually Works GitHub Copilot writes my boilerplate API endpoints while I think about business logic. Cursor helps me refactor legacy code without breaking everything. Claude Code figures out how changes in one service affect others. Three Things That Made The Biggest Impact Faster iterations: I spend way less time on repetitive CRUD operations and data models. More time goes into actually solving customer problems. Fewer production bugs: These tools catch stuff I miss. Edge cases, null pointer exceptions, that weird logic error that only happens when users do something unexpected. Easier onboarding: New developers understand our codebase faster when AI explains what that complex database query is actually doing. How We Actually Use It We started small. Picked our user authentication service and let AI help with that first. Once the team saw it wasn't going to replace us or write terrible code, adoption happened naturally. Now it's part of our workflow. AI suggests code during development, reviews pull requests, and even helps write documentation. Our code reviews focus on architecture and business logic instead of syntax errors. The Real Talk Are these tools perfect? No. Do they sometimes suggest outdated patterns or miss context? Absolutely. But they've made our small team way more productive. We're shipping features faster, spending less time on boring tasks, and our code quality has actually improved. For a growing SaaS company, that's huge. If you haven't tried AI coding tools recently, give them another shot. The technology has gotten a lot better, and honestly, your competitors are probably already using them. What's your experience with AI coding tools? Have they changed how your team works? I'd love to hear about it – connect with me on LinkedIn and let's chat about what's working (or not working) for your SaaS team.  ( 7 min )

Having a solid grasp of networking fundamentals is essential to understanding complex AWS architectures. I first came across CIDR notation in my early days of working as a Network Engineer and it took me a while to wrap my head around it. I've decided to revisit core networking concepts focusing particularly on how they apply in the AWS ecosystem, and where better to start than with refreshing my knowledge on a topic that was a pain to initially understand. An IPv4 address is a 32-bit number and each of those four decimal numbers is a group of 8 bits (an octet). For example 10.1.3.0 is: 10 → 00001010 (8 bits) 1 → 00000001 (8 bits) 3 → 00000011 (8 bits) 0 → 00000000 (8 bits) If you put them all together, you get a 32-bit binary string: 00001010 00000001 00000011 00000000 When it comes to CIDR notation, what we're trying to understand is how many of those bits are reserved for the network and how many are left for hosts. The way to calculate the number of addresses in a range is: /8 We subtract 2 because one IP is reserved for the network address and one for the broadcast address A useful site to help you visualise this -> cidr.xyz When you create a new VPC it must be assigned a CIDR block which defines the IP address range that your subnets will be created from. For example you can create a VPC using 10.0.0.0/16 with /24 subnets inside it. AWS reserves 5 IPs in every subnet so the usable count is actually: /24 subnet → 251 usable (instead of 254). /28 subnet → 11 usable (instead of 14). The reserved addresses are: Network address VPC router AWS DNS Future use Broadcast address If you create a /28 subnet in AWS, you only get 11 usable IPs which might not be enough if you’re planning to launch multiple EC2 instances, a NAT Gateway, and other services in the same subnet. AWS often recommends starting with /16 VPCs and then carving them into /24 or /20 subnets depending on your workload size.  ( 7 min )

Tech Pulse: Your Daily Dose of Innovation (October 26, 2023) It's been a busy 24 hours in the tech world! Here's a quick rundown of the most impactful news: Meta's New LLM: Meta quietly released a new large language model, showcasing impressive performance in certain benchmarks, though details remain scarce. This adds another significant player to the already crowded LLM landscape, intensifying the competition for dominance. Expect more comparisons and benchmarks to emerge in the coming days. AI Regulation Debate Continues: Discussions around regulating AI development, particularly focusing on mitigating biases and ensuring responsible use, continued in various global forums. The lack of unified international standards remains a key challenge. Major Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Provider: A significant ransomware attack targeted a major healthcare provider, disrupting services and raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. This highlights the persistent threat of ransomware and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in all sectors. Zero-Day Exploit Patched: A critical zero-day exploit affecting a popular web server software was patched. Security experts urge users to update immediately to avoid potential breaches. This underscores the importance of proactive patching and staying updated on security advisories. Significant Update to Popular Linux Distro: A major update to a widely-used Linux distribution was released, featuring improved performance, enhanced security, and new features. The open-source community continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver powerful and reliable software. This rapid-fire summary gives you the essential tech news to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for more updates!  ( 6 min )

Client Profile Our client is a university hospital based in Germany, aimed to enhance cross-institutional data exchange using standardized data integration tools through structured health data pipelines. Multiple institutions involved in observational research sought to integrate their findings, such as risk models and disease prevalence metrics, into operational clinical workflows. To support this goal, the client required a conversion pipeline from OMOP CDM (used in research analytics) to HL7 FHIR (used in clinical applications) to enable real-time data interoperability. Despite both data models are widely used in healthcare data management and interoperability, OMOP CDM and HL7 FHIR serve distinct purposes and vary a lot. A brief comparison of the models is illustrated in the table …  ( 11 min )

The End of .env Chaos: Introducing EnvShield Rabbil Yasar Sajal ・ Sep 17 #security #devops #python #opensource  ( 5 min )

How to install Webmin in Ubuntu Server The simplest and best way to get Webmin is to use automatic webmin-setup-repo.sh script to configure repositories on your Ubuntu Server. It can be done in two easy steps: curl -o webmin-setup-repo.sh https://lnkd.in/dmS3HWff This script will automatically setup our repository and install our GPG keys on your system, and provide webmin package for installation and easy upgrades in the future. Now just use APT to install Webmin: apt-get install webmin --install-recommends Modify the Firewall rules (By default the webmin runs on port 10000): sudo ufw allow 10000/tcp Open your brower and enter: :10000 BOOM You got the Webmin running on your server.  ( 6 min )

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We hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day. It’s in our phones, our computers, and even our cars. AI is already helping us live easier lives, but there’s another big idea that people often talk about: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This is the idea of creating a machine that can think and learn like a human being. Sounds exciting, right? Let’s break it down step by step in simple English. AI (Artificial Intelligence) means machines or programs that can do tasks that normally need human intelligence. For example, recognizing your face in photos, suggesting a movie on Netflix, or helping doctors detect diseases. Narrow AI (ANI): This is the type of AI we use today. It is really good at one thing, but only that one thing. Example: Google Translate can translate langua…  ( 8 min )

If you've ever worked with NgRx Signal Store, you know it's a powerful tool for managing state in Angular applications in a totally new way. But what if you could take it a step further? Imagine an event-driven system where the flow of state is completely decoupled, giving you incredible flexibility with minimal boilerplate. Well, that's exactly what the NgRx SignalStore Events feature brings to the table. Now, your code can operate on a principle of "something happened, so I'm telling everyone who's interested." Imagine you're playing a game and your hero just took down a tough enemy. A bunch of stuff happens all at once, right? Your hero gets XP, maybe some gold drops, and a status message pops up on the screen. Traditionally, getting all these things to happen smoothly could be a tangle…  ( 9 min )

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek burst into the KEXP studio on July 31, 2025, delivering a spirited live take on “Direne Direne.” Fronted by Derya’s dynamic vocals and saz, the quartet grooves along with Axel’s organ and synth lines, Helen’s driving drums, and Alana’s punchy bass—and you can feel every beat thanks to Evie Stokes on hosting duties and top-notch audio work by Kevin Suggs and Antonin Voyant. Cameras rolled under Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Ettie Wahl, and Beckmann’s edits keep the energy tight from start to finish. Hungry for more? Check out their Bandcamp page and join the KEXP YouTube channel for exclusive perks and future live gems. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Pokemon Legends: Z-A looks to shake up the formula with some genuinely daring twists—after getting hands-on time, it feels like a true evolution rather than just another numbered entry. Expect fresh mechanics and a bolder approach to exploration and battles. If you’re craving something that breaks free from the usual route, Z-A could be the leap forward the series needs, blending classic monster catching with a more immersive, adventurous vibe. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles spruces up the beloved tactical RPG with a polished translation, stellar voice acting and handy tools that keep all the palace intrigue in view. You’ll rediscover why its story remains unforgettable. Sure, it skips a couple of nice-to-have features, but those minor omissions don’t hurt the core experience—this is easily the best way to dive back into one of the greatest strategy games ever made. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is gearing up to be a fresh twist on the Arceus formula—IGN’s resident superfan Casey DeFreitas got her hands on the game for Nintendo Switch 2 and is buzzing about new mechanics, world tweaks, and how it stacks up against its predecessor. She’s packed all her detailed impressions into a must-watch video. Dropping October 16 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, this is the first true Pokémon adventure built for the next-gen console. Get hyped to explore, battle, and catch ’em all in a whole new light! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on PS5 (also on Xbox, PC and Switch) is a faithful remake of the classic tactical RPG, polishing its epic tale of intrigue and betrayal and one of RPG’s best job systems without overstuffing it with every add-on. Smart UI tweaks, handy convenience features and fresh voice acting strip away the original’s rough edges while keeping what made it legendary. Though it isn’t a definitive edition—it skips some side-content and doesn’t fully fix late-game balance—it nails the essentials so well that veterans will love revisiting it and newcomers can dive in without excuses. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready for Wicked: For Good, swooping into theaters November 21. Jon M. Chu is back behind the camera as Cynthia Erivo’s exiled Elphaba fights for Oz’s silenced Animals and exposes The Wizard’s secrets (Jeff Goldblum), while Ariana Grande’s Glinda basks in Emerald City stardom under Michelle Yeoh’s watchful Madame Morrible. As Glinda gears up for a fairy-tale wedding with Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) and a mysterious girl from Kansas crashes the party, old wounds deepen and an angry mob rises. With their friendship on the line, Elphaba and Glinda will have to bury the hatchet—and work some serious magic—to save Oz, for good. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Good Boy follows Indy, a brave canine sidekick who moves with his best friend Todd from the city into a creaky old family mansion. Indy’s instinct kicks in when he senses an otherworldly presence—tracking invisible footsteps, receiving ghostly warnings from a departed dog, and witnessing haunting visions of the previous owner’s grim fate. When dark forces start to overwhelm Todd, Indy must summon all his courage to battle a malevolent spirit bent on dragging his human into the afterlife. Directed by Ben Leonberg and featuring Indy the Dog alongside Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden, Good Boy is an indie horror gem. Brought to you by Independent Film Company and Shudder, it arrives in theaters October 3, 2025. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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We added pagination to our select component – and yes, it’s fully open source Sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference. Our latest update to the monster-select component adds something developers (and users) have been asking for: pagination. No more infinite scrolling. No awkward workarounds. Just clean, native paging – fully integrated. We’ve added a pagestepper UI to the dropdown: Paginated view of options Configurable number of items per page Fully reactive (updates with filters and async data) Works with keyboard navigation Handles edge cases gracefully (like filtering and empty pages) Here’s what it looks like: Here’s how to configure the select for a real-world use case: <monster-select data-monster-option-filter-mode="remote" data-monster-option-filter-positio…  ( 7 min )

The "Aha!" Moment That Changed Everything I'll never forget the moment I ran Test-NetConnection after setting up VNet peering and saw TcpTestSucceeded: True - after hours of failed connections, everything finally worked! Here's my real journey through Azure networking, complete with screenshots of every step. Step 1: Setting Up My Test Environment (The Manual Way) Why I Ditched the Templates: What I Actually Did: Created TestVM in ManufacturingVnet: Resource Group: ContosoResourceGroup Location: UK West (to match my VNet) Virtual Network: ManufacturingVnet Subnet: default (10.30.0.0/24) Verified TestVM1 in CoreServicesVnet: Already existed from previous lab Step 2: The RDP Struggle & Finding Better Solutions The Problem Every Azure Admin Faces: My Workaround That Actually Worked B…  ( 7 min )

TL;DR Date.now() uses the user’s system clock, not the server’s. If the user’s device time is wrong, your countdown timers will be wrong too. Always treat the server as the source of truth for time-sensitive flows. While integrating Nubank’s NuPay system, I built a simple countdown timer: 10 minutes (600 seconds) before the payment link expired. Straightforward, right? Fetch the order, grab the insertedAt timestamp, and compare it with Date.now(). Except my timer kept showing 11:50 minutes instead of 10:00. Date.now() Uses the Client Clock After double-checking my math, I tried something unusual: I manually changed my system clock. Suddenly the timer shifted. That’s when I realized: Date.now() isn’t based on server time. It’s based on the user’s system clock. If the system time is o…  ( 7 min )

When you’re running hundreds (sometimes thousands) of Zebra rugged devices across warehouses, logistics fleets, or retail stores, things don’t always go smoothly. Devices crash mid-shift, scanners stop responding, or the network drops out at the worst possible time. 1. Start With Logs (Don’t Guess) Use Zebra’s MX service and StageNow tools to capture diagnostic logs remotely. If you’re using an MDM/EMM, configure remote debugging to pull logs without needing physical access. Pro tip: Automate log uploads to a secure server whenever a device enters an error state. Saves hours of back-and-forth. 2. Battery and Power Issues Aren’t Always Obvious Use Battery Health APIs (Zebra Power Manager) to track charge cycles. Set up alerts when capacity drops below 80% of design life. Replace proactively instead of waiting for random shutdowns in the field. 3. Network Dropouts Are the Silent Killer Check roaming profiles if your teams move across regions. Zebra devices allow granular control of SIM profiles. Use DataWedge configs to log network drops (helps distinguish carrier vs device issue). Consider deploying a failover workflow—apps should queue offline tasks when network isn’t available. 4. When Apps Misbehave: Think Compatibility Zebra devices often lag 1–2 versions behind consumer Android updates for stability. Validate your apps with Zebra’s Enterprise Mobility Development Kit (EMDK). Test with different device models (TC52 vs TC77, etc.)—APIs may behave differently. 5. Remote Debugging is Your Friend Using an MDM solution (like Scalefusion, SOTI, or VMware) offers remote cast & control. You can view the device screen, kill misbehaving apps, restart services, or push configs instantly. For recurring issues, push a debug app that collects telemetry and sends it back automatically. Key Takeaways Set up your MDM for remote log capture. It’s not glamorous, but when devices stay up and running, your entire operation flows smoothly.  ( 7 min )

#!/usr/bin/env node /** * secret-encode.js * * Usage: * node secret-encode.js encrypt "my secret text" myPassword * node secret-encode.js encrypt-file ./input.txt myPassword * node secret-encode.js decrypt myPassword * node secret-encode.js decrypt-file myPassword ./out.txt * * Output format (JSON string): * { * "v": 1, // version * "salt": "", // PBKDF2 salt * "iv": "", // AES-GCM IV * "tag": "", // AES-GCM auth tag * "ct": "" // ciphertext * } * * This is reversible: keep the password secret and share the encoded JSON string safely. */ const crypto = require('crypto'); const fs = require('fs').promises; const path = require('path'); const PBKDF2_ITE…  ( 7 min )

In today's connected world, we all want to access our favorite apps and websites without re-entering our password every two seconds. That's where authentication tokens, or "auth tokens," come in. Think of them like a digital VIP pass. When you log in with your username and password, the server checks your credentials and, if everything's good, hands you a special token. Instead of sending your password with every request, your app sends this token. The server then uses the token to confirm you're still you, and you can access all the cool stuff you're supposed to. The basic process is pretty straightforward: Login: You enter your username and password on an application's login screen. Verification: The application sends your credentials to its server for verification. Token Generation: …  ( 8 min )

JavaScript developers often face performance bottlenecks that can make or break the efficiency of their applications. One of the subtle yet powerful concepts behind performance optimization is evaluation strategy — specifically, the choice between eager evaluation and lazy evaluation. While these sound academic, they have real-world implications in everyday JavaScript code. Let’s unpack both approaches, understand their trade-offs, and see where they shine. Eager evaluation (also known as strict evaluation) means that expressions are computed immediately, as soon as they are encountered. This is JavaScript’s default behavior. Example: function square(x) { console.log('Computing square of', x); return x * x; } const result = square(5); // logs: Computing square of 5 console.log(result)…  ( 8 min )

When we talk about AI in design, most people imagine text-to-image tools like Midjourney or drag-and-drop builders that auto-generate wireframes. But that’s only scratching the surface. The real shift isn’t just about faster design workflows—it’s about how AI is reshaping the fundamentals of user experience (UX). Let’s break down what’s happening right now, where it’s heading, and why UI/UX designers should be paying close attention. Traditional interfaces are static blueprints. You design for a set of users, freeze the layout, and ship it. AI flips this model upside down. With adaptive interfaces, AI can personalize layouts in real time, based on user behavior. Imagine: A dashboard that rearranges its widgets depending on the tasks you do most. A checkout form that dynamically removes unn…  ( 8 min )

Read More: Boosting SaaS Performance: Speed, Uptime, and Growth at Scale Why SaaS Performance Matters A slow or unreliable SaaS platform can quickly turn users away. In fact, even a few seconds of delay can harm user satisfaction, reduce conversions, and damage brand reputation. Performance directly impacts: Customer experience – Users expect instant response times. Retention rates – Downtime or sluggish systems drive churn. Revenue growth – Faster, scalable platforms handle more customers efficiently. Key Pillars of SaaS Performance Speed: Faster Response Times Speed is often the first measure of a SaaS product’s quality. Optimized code, efficient database queries, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) all contribute to reducing latency. Leveraging caching, load balancing, and lightweight …  ( 7 min )

In one of the previous articles, I introduced the MAIA Framework — an open-source toolkit for testing multi-agent AI systems. We discussed what it does, why it exists, and some of its key features such as assertions and validators. Now it’s time to get practical. In this post, we’ll set up our first test with MAIA, using both assertions and validators. Note: I am assuming you have your Python project set up. pip install maia-test-framework import pytest from maia_test_framework.testing.base import MaiaTest from maia_test_framework.providers.generic_lite_llm import GenericLiteLLMProvider class TestContentAssertions(MaiaTest): def setup_agents(self): self.create_agent( name="Alice", provider=GenericLiteLLMProvider(config={ "model": "ollam…  ( 7 min )

From part 1, I kicked off the Smart 2nd Brain with two execution paths. Previously, we walked through the ingestion flow—splitting documents, generating embeddings, and storing them in a vector database. In this installment, we’ll switch gears to the query path and see how those embeddings power retrieval and human-in-the-loop answers. Now let's go through the query path: # ============================================================================= # QUERY BRANCH # ============================================================================= # Knowledge query pipeline graph.add_edge("retriever", "answer") # Retrieve -> Generate graph.add_edge("answer", "review") # Generate -> Review graph.add_edge("review", "v…  ( 14 min )

What is Hysteroscopy in Fertility Treatment? When infertility is observed in a couple, doctors begin to use expensive methods for diagnosis, which leads to IVF treatments later. Hysteroscopy is one such method. It enables doctors to visualize the inside of the uterus directly and should carry out differential diagnosis of several problems like fibroids, adhesions, or polyps that can prevent proper or good embryo implantation. From hysteroscopy at Dr. Aravind’s IVF, many couples have gained usefully for their fertility just because their uterus is in the best condition for pregnancy. Why Hysteroscopy Is Necessary Before Performing IVF Before going to choose the best IVF center, couples want to make sure they've covered all angles that could affect the success of their endeavor. H…  ( 7 min )

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) which is part of the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, is being used by organizations to strengthen their defenses. As security threats grow more complicated, organizations are turning increasingly towards AI. AI was a staple of cybersecurity for a long time. been an integral part of cybersecurity is currently being redefined to be agentic AI that provides flexible, responsive and fully aware security. This article delves into the potential for transformational benefits of agentic AI and focuses on its application in the field of application security (AppSec) as well as the revolutionary concept of artificial intelligence-powered automated fix for vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) that is agent-…  ( 10 min )

In today’s digital-first world, on-demand video content is more popular than ever. Businesses looking to engage users through live or on-demand video must rely on robust, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. This is where Video Streaming App Development solutions play a crucial role. By leveraging cloud computing, developers can build streaming apps that deliver seamless performance, global accessibility, and unmatched scalability. From real-time transcoding to secure content delivery, cloud-powered solutions enable businesses to meet rising user expectations while reducing operational complexity. Whether it's entertainment, education, or events, the right development approach ensures your app stands out in a competitive market. Why Cloud Computing Matters in Video Streaming Key R…  ( 9 min )

🚀 Top 5 Websites Every Developer Should Know Being a developer isn’t just about writing code — it’s about constantly learning, debugging, and staying updated with the latest tools and technologies. Luckily, the internet is full of resources that can make our lives easier. Here are my Top 5 Websites that every developer (beginner or experienced) should bookmark today: Stack Overflow If you’re a developer, chances are you’ve already landed on Stack Overflow at least once. ✅ Get quick solutions to bugs and errors. ✅ Ask questions and learn from a massive global community. ✅ Explore discussions around best practices. 👉 Pro tip: Don’t just copy-paste code. Read the explanations and understand why it works. GitHub GitHub isn’t just a code hosting platform — it’s where open-source thrives…  ( 7 min )

The first three days have covered JavaScript basic syntax, variables, data types, and operators/expressions. Today will learn about conditional statements and logical control, which are core concepts for implementing branching logic in programming. Through conditional judgment, programs can execute different code paths based on different situations. Master the use of if/else conditional statements Understand switch statement application scenarios Learn to write nested conditional statements Understand best practices for conditional judgment Conditional statements allow programs to execute different code blocks based on different conditions. let age = 18; if (age >= 18) { console.log("You are an adult!"); } let temperature = 25; if (temperature > 30) { console.log("It's very hot!"); …  ( 11 min )

emlgen/ init.py emlgen/io_utils.py from email import policy from email.parser import BytesParser from email.generator import BytesGenerator from io import BytesIO import os def read_eml(path: str): with open(path, "rb") as f: return BytesParser(policy=policy.default).parse(f) def write_eml(msg, path: str): os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(path), exist_ok=True) bio = BytesIO() BytesGenerator(bio, policy=policy.SMTP).flatten(msg) # CRLF with open(path, "wb") as f: f.write(bio.getvalue()) emlgen/ids.py import uuid, datetime from email.utils import make_msgid def new_guid(): return str(uuid.uuid4()) def new_message_id(domain="example.test"): return make_msgid(domain=domain) # includes def boundary(tag="MESSAGE_ID"): # e.g.…  ( 8 min )

IoT Prototyping: Concept to Connected Device TL;DR: A successful IoT product hinges on a strategic prototyping process. This guide breaks down the journey from a simple Proof of Concept (PoC) to a production-ready device, covering critical decisions in hardware, connectivity, and software to de-risk your investment and ensure a scalable final product. Every groundbreaking Internet of Things (IoT) solution starts with an idea—a vision for a smarter, more connected world. But the path from a brilliant concept to a reliable, market-ready device is filled with technical hurdles and strategic pitfalls. How do you ensure your vision is feasible without sinking your budget into a dead end? The answer lies in a disciplined, intelligent IoT device prototyping strategy. Prototyping is more than ju…  ( 10 min )

Vacant properties are increasingly susceptible to weather damage, especially during colder months. Property owners, investors, and servicers often overlook critical maintenance procedures until it’s too late. One of the most crucial services that help preserve the integrity of vacant or foreclosed homes during freezing conditions is winterization. Companies like Safeguard Properties specialize in protecting these assets by offering comprehensive seasonal maintenance, ensuring they are secured and preserved against potential risks. When a property is left unoccupied, particularly in cold climates, its plumbing and heating systems become vulnerable. Pipes can freeze and burst, heating systems can fail, and moisture intrusion can lead to mold growth or structural deterioration. Winterization …  ( 8 min )

While some companies move 100% of their infrastructure to the cloud some prefer a hybrid system which combines on-premises infrastructure with cloud services. This is a connection from an on-premises server to AWS through the internet. First you create a virtual private network in your VPC, as a result you are provided with a VPN endpoint which lives in the virtual private gateway. This VPN endpoint is then provided to your on-premises device (router) that support IPsec (Internet Protocol Security), Your router and VPN endpoint then uses IPsec to authenticate each-other. Once the encryption is established a secure tunnel is created over the internet which will facilitate the connection between your on-premises network and VPC. After this is done, your on-premises network can now see AWS subnets, and AWS can see your on-premises subnets. The connection does not have to go through the public Internet instead it goes through a private fibre link. This private fibre link is gotten by contacting a telecom provider who then provides a dedicated link from your on-premises network to AWS direct connect location. From these locations your connection then enters a logical lane through a virtual interface which is tied your VPC through a virtual private gateway or transit gateway (this can enable connection to more than one VPC) Now your servers can interact and they do not need to go through the internet, they just utilize these fibre cable connections. Site-Site VPN connections are fast to set up, cheap, and they are perfect for small or medium traffic, But they depend on the public internet which may not always be reliable and increase latency. Direct Connect connections are reliable and cheaper since AWS gives discounts if you move a lot of data, But are more expensive upfront and takes lots of time to set up. Conclusion Chooses between the two connection models really boils down to your use case, availability, the size of your organization, safety and compliance laws and finances.  ( 7 min )

Most “MVPs” fail because they’re v1.0 with a smaller backlog. Today, I'm sharing the PASTA Framework, a 5-step loop that forces focus and provides a weekly pass/fail score. Why one‑feature MVPs win Faster signal: you validate the riskiest bet first. Cleaner code: one path means fewer edge cases. Easier asks: users can say “useful/not useful” without a demo. What to do today (60–90 minutes) Write a Job Story (1 sentence): When [situation], I want to [action], so I can [outcome]. Pick one metric tied to the outcome (numeric + time‑bound). Generate a 1‑page spec with AI (see prompt below). Commit to a thin slice: 1 screen, 2 endpoints, 3 tests, 1 instrumented metric. Copy‑paste prompt (one‑pager) Redesign [idea] as a single killer‑feature MVP. Choose one user, one job, one success metric. Produce: (1) 6-step user journey, (2) minimal data model, (3) required UI only (screens/states), (4) API stubs (endpoints + payloads), (5) fake/stub strategies, (6) 3 tests (Given/When/Then), (7) 2-paragraph landing blurb, (8) Not-Doing list. Not‑Doing list examples Auth, dashboards, settings Admin panels, multi‑tenant Non‑critical integrations (mock them) Measure this path visits → clicks → attempts → successes → "useful" ratings TL;DR Full breakdown and templates → https://shipwithai.substack.com/p/pasta-al-dente-ship-a-one-feature?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue_pasta_al_dente_week  ( 6 min )

Neurolov’s flagship innovation, NeuroSwarm, is a decentralized compute grid that runs directly in the browser. By using WebGPU and Solana, it enables everyday devices—from smartphones to laptops—to contribute to real AI workloads such as inference, image generation, and video processing. NeuroSwarm turns the browser into a lightweight compute node. Under the hood: A device connects at [swarm.neurolov.ai]. The browser executes GPU or CPU tasks securely via WebGPU. Results are verified through a Proof of Computation (PoC) protocol. Contributions are recorded and rewarded using Neurolov’s NLOV on Solana. This architecture lowers the barriers to participation—no installations, extensions, or prior blockchain knowledge required. NLOV functions as the coordination token across Neurolov’s…  ( 7 min )

So, you are building an application and need a login form. In it, you’ll get the user's email and password, send them to an API, and... something happens. The user is logged in afterwards. But what is that something? How does your application decide who gets in and what they get to see? This is the first article in a series called "Let's Sketch Identity." These blog posts will use my notes from when I started learning about identity concepts as a Developer Advocate. Think of them as my Identity Sketchbook, and join me on my journey back then! ❤️ In this series, I will show you the core ideas of modern identity using a simple, continuous story: no complex specifications, just clear, practical explanations for web developers. Today, I am starting with the two most important concepts: Authent…  ( 10 min )

The trillion-dollar question haunting Silicon Valley isn't whether artificial intelligence will transform the world—it's what happens when the golden age of just making AI models bigger and more powerful comes to an end. After years of breathless progress driven by throwing more data and compute at increasingly massive neural networks, the industry's three titans—OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic—are discovering that the path to truly transformative AI isn't as straightforward as the scaling laws once promised. The bottleneck has shifted from raw computational power to something far more complex: making these systems actually work reliably in the real world. For nearly a decade, the artificial intelligence industry operated on a beautifully simple principle: bigger was better. More parameters,…  ( 27 min )

Introduction JSON is everywhere - from web services to IoT. But here’s the catch: most popular JSON libraries were written with desktops and servers in mind, where nobody cares about a few extra megabytes. On microcontrollers, especially Cortex-M devices, every byte and every millisecond counts. Sure, you can push raw C structs around and even write them directly to a config file. It works, but debugging turns into a painful quest. At some point I got tired of wrestling with JSON on STM32: writing endless boilerplate to walk through cJSON trees, hunting memory leaks, and guessing where malloc would betray me next. That’s when JsonX was born - a lightweight, minimalistic wrapper around cJSON, designed specifically for MCUs and RTOS. What JsonX Brings to the Table Automatic mapping JSON C…  ( 7 min )

introduction The need for faster and more informed decision making in the age of big data and real time application has become a necessity, at the heart of this revolution is apache Kafka. Which is a distributed, durable, highly scalable event streaming system application used for building streaming applications and real-time pipelines. We will be explore Kafka’s core architectural concepts, it use case in modern data engineering and examine practical production practices and configurations highlighting real work use case scenarios. Apache Kafka is an open-source event streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines, stream processing, and data integration at scale. It was developed by LinkedIn at around 2010 to help solve the problem they faced with existing their existing inf…  ( 9 min )

Tired of Passwords? Biometric Authentication is Knocking at Your Door! Ever get that sinking feeling when you’re locked out of your favorite app because you’ve forgotten another password? Or that gnawing anxiety wondering if your online accounts are vulnerable? You’re not alone! We juggle dozens of passwords daily, and remembering them all is practically a superpower. But what if I told you there's a safer, easier way to prove you are you? Enter biometric authentication! Forget complicated character combinations. Forget sticky notes with password hints. Biometrics uses your unique biological characteristics to verify your identity. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? It's becoming increasingly commonplace, and chances are you're already using it! Essentially, biometric au…  ( 8 min )

Let’s face it—most of us sit way too much. Office work, commuting, sitting at home… it all adds up. And after a while, your back and neck start complaining. That’s why a lot of people are trying a standing desk for office use. We weren’t built to sit in a chair for hours. Think about it—hunching over, shoulders rounding, neck craned toward the screen. By the end of the day, your back and shoulders are yelling at you. A standing desk changes things without you thinking about it. Your monitor is at eye level, your elbows around 90 degrees, and your spine stays more aligned. You don’t have to keep reminding yourself to “sit straight.” Here’s the funny part: standing helps you pay attention. You move a little, shift your weight, maybe stretch—your blood keeps flowing, and your energy stays steadier. Here’s the thing—you don’t have to stand all day. That can get tiring too. The real benefit comes from switching. Stand for emails, sit for deep focus, then back up on your feet when you feel sluggish. Not all standing desks are created equal. If it wobbles or is hard to adjust, you won’t use it. That’s why the Navodesk® Pro Standing Desk is a game-changer. Smooth height changes, solid stability, and a clean look. It’s the kind of desk that actually makes switching between sitting and standing easy. That’s the whole point—working in a way that supports your body instead of wearing you down. Tired of aching backs and afternoon slumps? A standing desk can help. You don’t need to stand all day. Even a few hours of alternating can improve posture, boost focus, and make work feel less draining. Once you get into the rhythm, it feels natural. And honestly? You’ll probably wonder why you didn’t try it sooner.  ( 7 min )

When you work with databases, you often want summaries instead of just raw rows. How many orders did each customer make? What are the total sales per department? What is the average grade per student? This is where SQL GROUP BY is useful. COUNT(), SUM(), or AVG(). In this guide, we’ll cover the main GROUP BY functions step by step: COUNT() - Count number of rows SUM() - Add up values AVG() - Calculate averages HAVING - Filter grouped results JOIN - Use names instead of IDs MIN() - Find the smallest value MAX() - Find the largest value Let’s use a simple shop database with customers and their orders. Count how many orders each customer has placed. SELECT customer_id, COUNT(*) AS order_count FROM Orders GROUP BY customer_id; The Result: Each customer_id is grouped, and the number of ord…  ( 8 min )

These days, I feel like I’m walking alone. I’m in my final year of B.Tech, and everywhere I look, people seem to have figured out their paths. Placements, projects, internships, communities — everyone is moving, running, achieving. And then there’s me. Sitting with my laptop, staring at lines of code that blur into nothing. It’s not like I’ve done nothing. In fact, I’ve been doing tech things since my very first year — projects, coding competitions, internships, open-source, hackathons. From 1st year till now, I’ve kept showing up. I’ve worked, learned, built, tried. And still, somehow, I feel invisible. Like no matter how much I do, it’s never enough for anyone to notice. It’s not just the errors on the screen that wear me down — it’s the silence around me. No teammates pinging me to collaborate. No friend saying, “Let’s build this together.” No late-night debugging calls. Just me, my screen, and a room that feels too quiet. Sometimes I wonder if I’m invisible. Like if I stopped showing up, no one would notice. Not in class, not online, not even in the dev community I admire so much. It hurts to scroll past other people’s wins — their open-source contributions, their internship offers, their shiny projects — while I sit here, questioning my worth. I go to sleep with thoughts like, “Maybe I’m not cut out for this. Maybe I don’t belong in tech. Maybe people just don’t like me.” And honestly? Some nights, I believe it.  ( 6 min )

Learn how integrating Salesforce Data Cloud across multi-cloud environments enhances data access, security, and real-time insights. This post outlines how zero-copy data connectors, unified customer profiles, and governance frameworks can streamline workflows and reduce data duplication.  ( 5 min )

🧠 Dev Log Entry — 24 Sept 2025 50 days ago, I had never coded anything. Never programmed. Never used Unity. Never touched a terminal. That journey will be its own log. But today... reflection. 🧱 Context: Defeated Weather Temperature Gear stats Item stats Disease modifiers Story outcomes Hunger, hydration, health, stamina, blood levels Buffs, overwrites, food, liquids, and environmental effects I had a generally working system before this. Everything worked in isolation. But wiring it all together? That was the wall. And I hit it. 🔧 Technical Milestones ✅ Event Invocation Fixed Corrected illegal OnStatsChanged call with ?.Invoke() inside PlayerStats.cs. No more CS0070 errors. HUD sync now triggers cleanly. ✅ GameSceneManager Purged & Rebuilt Cleaned and rebuilt GameSceneManager.cs, resol…  ( 8 min )

In today's data-driven enterprise landscape, the data warehouse has become the backbone of analytics, decision-making, and digital transformation. But as data volumes grow and business demands evolve, many companies find themselves struggling with slow performance and skyrocketing costs. The solution lies not in throwing more resources at the problem, but in optimizing what already exists. With the right strategies, organizations can significantly enhance performance, reduce compute and storage costs, and empower teams to make smarter, faster decisions. This article breaks down the critical aspects of data warehouse optimization, why it matters, what it involves, and how it pays off. Cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift have made storage and compute more accessible …  ( 9 min )

Introduction Modern applications juggle tasks like reading databases, calling APIs, or processing files. If handled poorly, these time-consuming operations can freeze an application's main thread, leading to a sluggish and unresponsive user experience. Asynchronous programming is the solution. In .NET, the async and await keywords provide a powerful abstraction, allowing you to write non-blocking code that reads as cleanly as synchronous code. But async/await isn't magic—it's syntactic sugar that transforms your methods into a sophisticated state machine. In this article, we'll explore why async/await is essential, see it in action, and then pull back the curtain to reveal the underlying mechanisms the compiler uses to make it all work. async/await is a Game-Changer 🚀 Imagine your app…  ( 10 min )

import sys, re from email import policy from email.parser import BytesParser def read_eml(path): with open(path, 'rb') as f: return BytesParser(policy=policy.default).parse(f) def collect_tokens(msg): tokens = [] # Message-ID (strip ) mid = (msg.get('Message-ID') or '').strip() if mid.startswith(''): mid = mid[1:-1] if mid: tokens.append(mid) # Conversation / custom IDs (adjust header names you use) conv = (msg.get('X-Header-ConversationID') or '').strip() if conv: tokens.append(conv) # Boundary(s) ct = msg.get_content_type() cth = msg.get('Content-Type', '') m = re.search(r'boundary="?(.*?)"?(\s*;|$)', cth, re.IGNORECASE) if m and m.group(1): tokens.append(m.group(1)) # Attachment fi…  ( 7 min )

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a research buzzword — it has officially entered our text editors, IDEs, and Git repos. Tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Tabnine, and even newer “AI coding assistants” promise to speed up development, reduce boilerplate, and help us focus on creative problem-solving. But here’s the real question: Is AI coding a revolution or just another tool in the developer’s belt? Let’s break it down. What Is AI Coding? At its core, AI coding means using AI models (typically LLMs) to: Generate new code from natural language prompts Suggest completions while typing Explain, refactor, or debug code Write tests and documentation automatically Think of it as pair programming with a robot colleague. Why Developers Love It Speed Boost No need to waste time w…  ( 8 min )

People still wonder about Fastag and the tech it runs on. Thing is, with all the push for better toll systems in India, this thing has really changed how folks drive on highways. Folks ask a lot, what technology does Fastag use exactly. This piece dives into that, covers how it all works, the upsides, and why its shaking up travel on Indian roads. Fastag is basically an electronic way to pay tolls. The National Highway Authority of India set it up. Vehicles zip through plazas without pulling over for cash. The fee just gets pulled from a prepaid wallet or bank account linked to it. It cuts down on backups at those spots, saves gas too, and makes trips smoother overall. Lately, the government says every four-wheeler on national highways has to have one. Fastag runs on Radio Frequency Identi…  ( 8 min )

Images are often the largest assets on modern websites, making optimization crucial for performance. Nuxt 3 provides powerful built-in tools for image optimization through the @nuxt/image module. In this guide, we'll explore how to leverage these features for responsive, efficient images. First, install the Nuxt Image module: npm install @nuxt/image Add it to your nuxt.config.ts: export default defineNuxtConfig({ modules: [ '@nuxt/image' ] }) Nuxt provides two main components for image optimization: NuxtPicture generates the element with multiple formats and sizes: <NuxtPicture src="your-image.jpg" sizes="sm:100vw md:900px lg:1200px 2xl:1600px" :img-attrs="{ alt: 'Hero mountains at sunrise', class: 'hero' }" densities="1,2" :widths="[320…  ( 7 min )

Offshore IoT Team: Build Smarter, Faster, Cheaper TL;DR: Leverage offshore talent to build your IoT solutions faster and more affordably. This guide covers everything from choosing the right partner to managing your team for optimal success. The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality transforming industries and creating unprecedented opportunities. But developing and deploying successful IoT solutions requires specialized skills and significant investment. For many companies, building an in-house team can be costly and time-consuming. That's where the strategic advantage of an offshore IoT development team comes in. This comprehensive guide explores how to leverage offshore talent to build smarter, faster, and cheaper IoT solutions, address…  ( 9 min )

Many people think you need huge datasets like Netflix or Amazon to build a recommender system. The truth is: you can start small — with a simple model — and let it improve itself over time as users interact with your product. In this post, we'll build a self-learning recommender system that: Starts with a pre-trained model (solves the cold-start problem) Learns from user interactions over time (incremental learning) Updates recommendations to stay relevant The Problem When you first launch a product, you usually have no idea what each user likes. If your recommender starts giving random suggestions, users might leave before the system learns anything. To avoid this, we start with a pre-trained model based on your historical sales or click data. This allows your system to give at least…  ( 7 min )

P-Value & Critical Region in Probability 📊 Today I explored two important concepts in hypothesis testing: 🔹 P-Value 🔹 Critical Region 🔹 Why it matters? ✅ P-value tells us how surprising our result is. ⚡ Fun Fact: The 0.05 threshold for p-values was first popularized by Ronald Fisher in the 1920s — and it still rules data science & research today! 📖 Python #Statistics #Probability #100DaysOfCode #DataAnalytics  ( 6 min )

Looping and Apply Functions in R: Origins, Applications, and Case Studies Vamshi E ・ Sep 24 #webdev #programming #ai #javascript  ( 5 min )

This year, I finally have the time to settle down, focus on studying and working, and set a few small goals for myself. One of them is to obtain all 12 AWS certifications before the end of 2026. Last week, I passed this exam, so while it’s still fresh in my mind, I want to record my thoughts and experiences. If you’re preparing for the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate exam, here’s a simple and effective 4-step study guide to help you stay focused and increase your chances of passing. Start with the official exam guide. It clearly lists the AWS services and topics covered in the exam: Official Exam Guide — AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate and (https://d1.awsstatic.com/onedam/marketing-channels/website/aws/en_US/certification/approved/pdfs/docs-data-engineer-associate/AWS-Cert…  ( 9 min )

One of my hobbies is to "re-invent" already done things, such as building a CPU simulator, create my own ISA and what-not. While happily coding away on an instruction decoder with some simulated EEPROM chips, it hit me: why don't I use signals to simulate wiring between the components? I used them in Flutter and I need the same kind of reactivity here too. Guess what? Signals were originally intended for that. WHO KNEW?! :D trivia: signals got their name after digital circuit modeling research in the 1970s1. In a super-simple form, a D-FlipFlop samples an input pin when another signal (clock transitions from lo to hi2. When transition happens, the state of the input pin (hi or lo) is latched in and is output to q. The inverse of that latched in value is output to q̅ (q-bar). A couple of hours of playing around and I ended up with the following piece of code to simulate a D-FlipFlop: class DFlipFlop { final clock = Input(false); // Input is a signal final input = Input(false); late bool _prevQ = input.value; late final q = computed(() { final clk = clock.value; if (clk) { // detect rising edge, sample input pin _prevQ = input.value; } return _prevQ; }); late final qBar = computed(() => !q.value); } That's it! Essentially it boils down to the following core concepts: input pins are signals output pins are derived values (computed) connections/wires between input and output pins are effects For the full code sample, check out this gist: 1. https://youtu.be/Jp7QBjY5K34?t=171 2. lo and hi values are often "mistyped" to indicate logical high and low voltage levels  ( 8 min )

Mastering Python Arrays: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners & Beyond If you're learning Python, you've undoubtedly fallen in love with the list. It's flexible, powerful, and can hold anything you throw at it. But what if I told you there's another, more specialized tool in Python's toolbox that can make your code significantly faster and more memory-efficient for specific tasks? That tool is the array. You might be thinking, "Aren't arrays and lists the same thing?" It's a common question, and the answer is a resounding no. Understanding this distinction is a hallmark of a proficient Python programmer. In this deep dive, we're going to move beyond the basics. We'll explore what Python arrays truly are, why they exist, when you should use them over lists, and how they can supercharge you…  ( 10 min )

Python Lambda Functions: The Art of Writing Powerful Code in a Single Line Have you ever been writing a Python script and found yourself creating a small, throwaway function just to perform one simple operation? Maybe it was to double a number, check if a string contains a keyword, or sort a list of tuples. If so, you’ve encountered the perfect use case for one of Python’s most elegant, yet sometimes misunderstood, features: the lambda function. Often called anonymous functions, lambdas can seem cryptic at first glance. But once you understand their purpose, they become an indispensable tool for writing cleaner, more concise, and more "Pythonic" code. This guide will demystify lambda functions completely. We'll cover what they are, how they work, when to use them (and when not to), and e…  ( 11 min )

Switching from asdf to mise wasn’t just a fleeting developer whim - it’s the result of years of wrangling with version managers, misplaced shims, and dubious bash scripts. Mise, written in Rust, simply runs faster, feels smoother, and doesn’t make my shell configuration look like a post-apocalyptic cargo cult. asdf had been the trusty sidekick for managing tool versions: Node, Python, Terraform, even that one [VHDL](url) project that only seemed to make sense very late at night years ago. It's polyglot, versatile, and compatible with nearly everything... except, apparently, my desire to not wait several seconds for basic operations. But as projects grew more sprawling, asdf’s reliance on shims and a sprawling ecosystem of shell-script plugins (some better maintained than others) started to…  ( 6 min )

SVAR Svelte component collection reached a significant milestone - it now supports TypeScript. From the basic Core Library to more complex widgets like DataGrid and Gantt chart, version 2.3 delivers the official type definitions developers have been requesting. This update transforms SVAR Svelte components into a more reliable, consistent, and production-ready solution for Svelte developers who work with TypeScript. If you’re not familiar with SVAR Svelte, here is the list of available components that now support TypeScript: Core — a library of essential components (menu, tabs, toolbar, popups, etc) and form controls DataGrid — Advanced data grid with filtering, sorting, paging, frozen columns, and more Gantt — Interactive Gantt chart with drag-and-drop functionality File Manager — Compl…  ( 7 min )

Picture this: It's Friday afternoon. Your pull request looks perfect locally - tests green, endpoints responsive, everything just works. You push to GitHub, confident it'll sail through CI. Twenty minutes later: red build. An Elasticsearch error pops up: "no such index [blog_posts]". This all-too-common 'it worked on my machine' problem highlights the dangers of environment drift - exactly what Terraform as a one-shot init container in Docker Compose and CI is designed to solve. You scramble to check. Locally? Index exists. CI logs? Nothing obvious. You spend an hour discovering that your local Docker setup manually created that index months ago, while CI starts fresh every time. The infrastructure your app depends on exists in your head, not in code. If this sounds familiar, you're not al…  ( 12 min )

When I Expected DAO Magic When I first joined a DAO, I thought I was stepping into the future. Decentralization, community-driven innovation, and contributors rewarded in real-time—it all sounded magical. I imagined smooth workflows, automated payouts, and smart contracts handling everything behind the scenes. Instead, I found myself drowning in spreadsheets. The DAO I worked with had bounty trackers spread across Google Sheets, Discord threads buzzing 24/7, and Notion boards that broke every other week. Contributors would complete tasks, but payments often got stuck in limbo because someone forgot to update a cell or approve a payout. At one point, our bounty sheet had more than 40 rows marked “Done,”—but only 10 of those contributors had actually been paid. The rest were left waiting, …  ( 9 min )

Have you ever wished you could instantly turn your photos into cartoons, anime, or pixel art without spending hours in Photoshop? That’s exactly what ToonlyAI ✨ Key Features Photo to Cartoon Conversion → Upload any photo (JPG, PNG, WEBP, up to 10 MB) and instantly see it transformed. 100+ Art Styles → From cartoons and anime to pixel art, sketches, watercolors, and classic art. Anime & Manga Modes → Inspired by Studio Ghibli, chibi art, manga sketches, and more. Pixel & Retro Game Art → Perfect for creating nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit style avatars. Fast & Private → Images are processed instantly in your browser, with no storage on external servers. ⚡ Why Developers & Creators Love It Quick Prototyping → Need placeholder avatars, comic visuals, or fun assets? Generate them on the fly. No Learning Curve → Unlike Photoshop filters, there’s no setup — drag, drop, done. Creative Freedom → Experiment with multiple artistic styles for projects, social media, or even game design. Free to Try → You don’t even need an account to test it out. 🛠️ Example Use Cases Create cartoon avatars for your GitHub profile Add anime-style versions of your team for a startup landing page Generate pixel art for indie game projects Transform photos into fun social media content Explore AI styles for artistic inspiration 💡 How To Use Go to 👉 https://toonlyai.com/ Upload your photo (max 10 MB) Pick your favorite style Download & share your new cartoon version 🎨 📈 Why This Matters AI isn’t just about automation — it’s also about creativity. Tools like ToonlyAI make it possible for anyone to experiment with art styles, storytelling, and self-expression without technical barriers. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or just curious about AI art, this is a tool worth bookmarking. 👉 Try it now: https://toonlyai.com – AI Photo to Cartoon 🔖 If you try it out, let me know what styles you love most. I’m personally addicted to the pixel art generator 😅.  ( 7 min )

Introduction Ever wish you could peek into the future and make decisions that hold up no matter what happens? Scenario planning is the practical alternative to a crystal ball. Rather than betting your strategy on a single forecast, it helps teams imagine several plausible futures, surface the biggest uncertainties, and build plans that work across multiple outcomes. The point: prepare, don’t predict. What scenario planning is A disciplined way to think about uncertainty by creating a handful of vivid, plausible futures and testing how your business would fare in each. Focus = preparation and resilience, not perfect prediction. Everyday analogy: instead of planning for only a sunny event, prepare tents, an indoor backup, and traffic reroute options. Why a single forecast is risky Traditio…  ( 7 min )

Titre : Découverte Approfondie de Wireshark : un Outil Puissant de Cybersécurité Introduction Aujourd'hui, avec la prolifération des menaces en ligne et l'augmentation des cyberattaques, la cybersécurité est devenue une priorité pour toutes les organisations. Protéger les données sensibles, les réseaux informatiques et les systèmes contre les attaques malveillantes est essentiel pour assurer la confidentialité, l'intégrité et la disponibilité des informations. Dans ce contexte, les outils de cybersécurité modernes jouent un rôle crucial dans la détection, la prévention et la réponse aux incidents de sécurité. Présentation de Wireshark Wireshark est un outil populaire et puissant d'analyse de paquets réseau. Il permet aux professionnels de la cybersécurité de capturer et d'inspecter le traf…  ( 7 min )

Introduction: Why AI Telephony Agents Matter Are you looking to create an AI voice assistant that can answer phone calls automatically? AI telephony agents are revolutionizing how businesses handle customer support and real-time communication. In this guide, we’ll walk you through building a fully functional AI telephony agent in Python, even if you’re a beginner. By the end of this tutorial, your AI agent will be able to: Answer inbound phone calls automatically Make outbound calls Understand human speech using Speech-to-Text (STT) Respond intelligently with Large Language Models (LLM) Speak naturally with Text-to-Speech (TTS) Prerequisites for Building an AI Telephony Agent Here we are using the realtime pipeline, if you want to use cascading pipleine then follow th…  ( 9 min )

Microsoft Copilot in Azure by David Rendón and Steve Miles is a comprehensive and hands-on guide to one of the most exciting evolutions in cloud computing: bringing generative AI directly into the heart of Azure operations. The book begins by laying a clear foundation of how large language models (LLMs) and Microsoft’s Copilot architecture fit into modern cloud environments. From there, it quickly moves into practical, real-world use cases. Readers learn how to set up and configure Copilot in the Azure portal, manage access securely with RBAC, and deploy infrastructure ranging from virtual machines to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and App Services—all through Copilot’s natural language interface. What makes this book stand out is its breadth of coverage. It doesn’t stop at deplo…  ( 7 min )

How this dynamic duo turns chaos of metrics into a clear window into your software's soul. In the complex, distributed world of modern software, things break in unexpected ways. A microservice might slow down, a server's memory might silently fill up, or an API might start throwing errors. Relying on users to report these issues is a recipe for frustration. The only way to truly understand what's happening inside your systems is to listen to what they're constantly telling you: a story told through metrics. But raw metrics are a firehose of data. To make sense of it, you need two things: a powerful, scalable system to collect and store this data, and a beautiful, flexible way to visualize it. This is the legendary pairing of Prometheus and Grafana. Prometheus is an open-source systems moni…  ( 9 min )

Combining Docling capacities with IBM Cloud Code Engine serverless compute capacities Serverless computing has revolutionized how developers build and deploy applications by abstracting away the underlying infrastructure management. Instead of provisioning and maintaining servers, developers can focus purely on writing code, with the cloud provider automatically scaling resources up or down based on demand. This “pay-as-you-go” model makes serverless highly efficient and cost-effective for a wide range of workloads, from event-driven functions to web applications and batch jobs. Stepping into this innovative landscape is the IBM Cloud Code Engine service, a fully managed, serverless platform designed to run your containerized workloads, batch jobs, and functions. Code Engine simplifies t…  ( 9 min )

Since its first release the CouchDB ecosystem has become quite substantial — think adding everything from hammocks to a chaise. It’s not a marketing-driven technology, so if you needed more evidence of how widely CouchDB is used, you’re about to find a wealth of repos that have received contributions in the last weeks and months. Given CouchDB’s focus on long-term reliability, you’ll also find some older packages still humming along. In part one of this series we kicked off with some history to understand CouchDB’s origins. We looked at the problems it addresses, and how those problems have evolved (or persisted, put another way) since. In part two we looked more closely at CouchDB’s core features and some exemplary use cases. This third and final part aims to provide a community introduc…  ( 11 min )

The Arduino Uno and ESP32 are both popular microcontroller boards, but they differ significantly in capabilities and intended use cases. Here are the major differences: 1. Core Processor & Architecture Arduino Uno Microcontroller: ATmega328P Architecture: 8-bit AVR RISC Clock Speed: 16 MHz Word Size: 8-bit ESP32 Microcontroller: Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor Architecture: 32-bit RISC Clock Speed: 80 MHz to 240 MHz (typically 160-240 MHz) Word Size: 32-bit Key Difference: ESP32 is 15-50x faster than Arduino Uno 2. Memory Comparison 3. Wireless Connectivity Arduino Uno WiFi: Not built-in (requires shield: $20-30) Bluetooth: Not built-in (requires shield: $15-25) Wired Ethernet: Requires shield ($15-30) ESP32 WiFi: Built-in (802.11 b/g/n) Bluetooth: Built-in (Bluetooth Class…  ( 7 min )

Can a single train save apples from the pie threat? Hi! I'm Asparagos - an asparagus who codes in Go. Here you’ll find everyday problems that a typical veggie might struggle with — and my Go solutions to them. Today we are solving the problem of Apple Escape 🍎. The season of Apple Pies has begun. All the apples are leaving their homes in search of a safer place. Nobody wants to end up in a pie anymore — it’s just not trendy. A smoothie is better, or at least a strudel. There is a train going in one direction with a limited number of seats. Apples travel in groups: each group wants to board the train at point X and leave at point Y. Can the train take every apple without exceeding its seats? trips []Trip - information about group trips. Each Trip has a start point from, an end point to, an…  ( 9 min )

Learn JavaScript hoisting in simple terms. This beginner’s guide explains how var, let, and const behave, with clear examples of variable and function hoisting. When you start learning JavaScript, you may notice that variables and functions sometimes behave in unexpected ways. This is because of a feature called hoisting. Hoisting is one of those topics that confuses beginners, but once you understand it, your code will make much more sense. In simple terms, hoisting is JavaScript’s default behavior of moving variable and function declarations to the top of their scope before code execution. By the end of this guide, you’ll understand: What hoisting means in JavaScript. How hoisting works with variables. The difference between var, let ', andconst` in relation to hoisting. How function dec…  ( 7 min )

Kısaca: Yüksek trafik ve hız istiyorsan: Nginx Esneklik, modül ve .htaccess ile özelleştirme gerekiyorsa: Apache Her ikisinin avantajını kullanmak istiyorsan: Önde Nginx (proxy/statik), arkada Apache (dinamik içerik) şeklinde hibrit kurulum düşünebilirsin. 2025 Verileri: Nginx %33,8 pazar payı Apache %25,7 pazar payı 👉 Hangi senaryo sana uyuyorsa, o web sunucusunu tercih et! Nginx vs Apache detaylı karşılaştırmasını inceleyebilirsin.  ( 6 min )

Boilerplates have long been the go-to for developers starting new projects. They provide a ready-made structure, enforce standards, and save us from writing the same setup code again and again. But with AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and other code generators, the question arises: do we still need boilerplates in 2025? AI can scaffold a project in minutes, generate configs, and even suggest best practices on the fly. It feels like the gap boilerplates once filled is now being covered by smarter, context-aware assistants. On the other hand, boilerplates still offer: Consistency: Everyone in the team starts with the same foundation. Standards baked in: Security, logging, CI/CD, and architecture patterns aren’t left to chance. Battle-tested reliability: AI may hallucinate, but boilerplates capture lessons from real-world deployments. So maybe it’s not “AI vs boilerplates” but rather AI + boilerplates—where AI personalizes and extends the foundations boilerplates provide. What do you think? Will boilerplates fade away as AI gets better? Or do they still have an irreplaceable role in ensuring standardization and reliability? I’d love to hear how you and your team approach this—especially if you’ve tried blending AI with boilerplate setups.  ( 6 min )

Introduction Recently, I built a simple, interactive shopping list web app that stores data persistently. FastAPI for the backend and MongoDB for the database. FastAPI is a modern, high-performance Python framework for building APIs, and MongoDB is a flexible NoSQL database perfect for storing JSON-like documents. I started by creating a project folder: shopping_demo/ │ ├─ main.py # FastAPI backend ├─ requirements.txt ├─ venv/ # Python virtual environment └─ frontend/ ├─ index.html └─ style.css Created a virtual environment and installed the required packages: python -m venv venv .\venv\Scripts\activate # Windows pip install fastapi uvicorn pymongo I used MongoDB Atlas for cloud storage: Signed up at MongoDB Atlas Created a free cluster Added a database …  ( 7 min )

I had the opportunity to attend the API Platform Con 2025 thanks to SensioLabs and here is what I learned through the talks I viewed. Slides of this talk are available : https://speakerdeck.com/fabpot/how-ai-agents-are-changing-the-way-we-should-build-apis Fabien Potentier shared insights about how Large Language Models are fundamentally changing the way we need to think about API design. As he mentioned, this is a world that changes so fast that some assertions might already be outdated. LLMs are evolving beyond simple text generation into autonomous agents. According to Anthropic's definition, an agent is an LLM using tools in a loop. These LLMs are self-directed - they can reason about things, they can plan, and have memory. An AI agent is kind of a mix between a machine and a human, co…  ( 17 min )

Building VaultNote: My Wild Ride with Tauri, SvelteKit, and a Hard-Fought CI/CD Pipeline Hey there, fellow devs! I'm Michael, and I’m excited to share my journey building VaultNote, a little note-taking app that’s my playground for learning cross-platform development with Tauri and SvelteKit. If you’re into JavaScript, Svelte, or just curious about building apps for desktop and mobile, this one’s for you. The app doesn’t do much yet—just basic note-taking with markdown rendering—but the real goal was figuring out how to ship it to Windows, macOS (Intel/ARM), Linux, and Android (APK/AAB) using a single codebase. Spoiler: it was a grind, but I got a working prototype! This isn’t a “how to build your own Tauri app” guide (maybe I’ll write one later). It’s more about my experience: the wins,…  ( 9 min )

How Talentcrowd President Joshua Lintz Was Exposed for Defrauding the United States Government Marcus ・ Sep 23 #corporatefraud #joshualintz #talentcrowd #whitecollarcrime  ( 6 min )

Introduction Project success is never guaranteed, but a Risk Assessment Plan increases the odds of achieving objectives. It provides a structured way to anticipate risks and manage them effectively. Risk assessment is about foresight. It examines possible scenarios that could hinder project performance and develops strategies to mitigate them before they cause setbacks. The plan includes a risk register, analysis methods, impact assessment, and contingency strategies. These elements work together to minimize surprises during execution. A clear Risk Assessment Plan ensures that team members know what risks exist, who owns them, and how to respond. This readiness improves efficiency and decision-making under pressure. Beyond individual projects, risk assessment builds a culture of awareness within the organization. Teams learn to anticipate problems and respond with agility. By implementing a Risk Assessment Plan, project managers reduce uncertainty and increase control over outcomes, setting the foundation for consistent project success.  ( 6 min )

How to Design a Sphere Using 3D CAD Software https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/4c2w1nx321f4t4v960141k5pq6q2rh3i4k46 Once you’ve launched the editor; As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels. https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace  ( 6 min )

Berikut acuan kecepatan OSD Parameter HDD (7200rpm) SSD SATA (Enterprise) NVMe Datacenter (Acuan) IOPS 100 – 300 IOPS 50k – 100k IOPS 500k – 1M IOPS Bandwidth ~2 MB/s (4K rand) 400 – 550 MB/s 2.5 – 3.5 GB/s Avg Latency 5 – 10 ms 50 – 200 µs 1 – 10 µs p99 Latency 20 – 50 ms 1 – 5 ms 100 ms 10 – 50 ms 2 GB/s Average IOPS 20 – 50 IOPS (obj 4MB) 100 – 500 IOPS (obj 4MB) Average Latency 0.3 – 1.0 s 0.01 – 0.05 s Max Latency <3 s masih wajar <0.1 s Bandwidth Stability Fluktuasi wajar (±20%) Lebih stabil, stddev <10%  ( 6 min )

"No questions" at the end of meetings or presentations means that everything went ok. In the programming world, it can mean the exact opposite and even be alarming. In development, the absence of "questions" often indicates hidden problems rather than clarity. Stability Matrix is an open-source project that delivers a user-friendly GUI to manage various AI tools for generating images, animations, and 3D content. It simplifies model management, parameter selection, and image generation, serving as a control panel for the Stable Diffusion model. The project is developed in C# and uses the .NET platform to ensure cross-platform compatibility. Let's take a look at a scenario where the PVS-Studio plugin is used in Visual Studio Code on Linux. Since the Stability Matrix project is cross-platfor…  ( 12 min )

API Gateways: Guardians of Your Microservice Kingdom In the modern world of microservices and distributed applications, managing API traffic, security, and observability becomes increasingly complex. This is where API Gateways step in, acting as the single entry point for all client requests, routing them to the appropriate backend services, and enforcing critical policies along the way. This article delves into the world of API Gateways, exploring their functionality, benefits, drawbacks, popular implementations like Kong and Tyk, and how they contribute to a robust and scalable architecture. 1. Introduction: The Need for an API Gateway Imagine a system composed of dozens, or even hundreds, of independent microservices. Each service handles a specific business function and exposes it…  ( 10 min )

Recently, I was assigned a task that opened my eyes to the power of Redux. The task was simple in theory: have one central point for switching between branches in an admin dashboard. The dashboard had multiple components, Orders, Products, Stock Valuation, and whenever a user selected a branch, all these components needed to show only the data for that branch. At first, my instinct was to put the branch in the URL as a query parameter, like: /dashboard?branch=NairobiWarehouse This would work for a single filter, but my senior quickly pointed out the downsides. Imagine later adding filters for date, status, or user. The URL would become long and messy. This is exactly where Redux shines. Redux is a state management library for React apps. Think of Redux like a note on your fridge:…  ( 7 min )

The web ecosystem keeps growing—React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Svelte, and more. Each has strengths and unique use cases. Personally,I enjoy exploring how these tools make building apps faster and more fun.  ( 5 min )

Six months ago, I launched Urban Drop Zone as a weekend project—a home decor blog that applies systematic thinking to interior design. Today, it's generating consistent monthly revenue and has taught me more about product development, user acquisition, and niche marketing than any coding bootcamp ever could. Here's the technical breakdown of how I turned a passion project into a profitable business, and the developer skills that made the difference. Like any good developer, I started with validation before writing a single line of code. Instead of guessing what people wanted, I built quick scripts to analyze the competition: class NicheAnalyzer { async analyzeCompetitors() { const competitors = [ 'apartmenttherapy.com', 'hgtv.com', 'houzz.com', 'elledecor.com'…  ( 10 min )

Introduction Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the backbone of modern web security, and Nginx is one of the most popular front‑end servers for delivering encrypted traffic. As a DevOps lead, you’ll often be asked to harden Nginx without sacrificing performance. This checklist walks you through the essential steps— from certificate management to HTTP/2 tuning— that keep your production endpoints both fast and safe. TLS 1.3 reduces round‑trip latency and drops legacy cipher suites that are prone to attacks. Edit your nginx.conf (or a site‑specific file) to enforce it: server { listen 443 ssl http2; ssl_protocols TLSv1.3; ssl_prefer_server_ciphers off; # TLS 1.3 decides ciphers ssl_certificate /etc/ssl/certs/example.com.crt; ssl_certificate_key /etc/ssl/private/examp…  ( 8 min )

Cloud + IoT: Powering the Future of Connected Solutions TL;DR: Cloud and IoT are converging to create powerful, scalable solutions. This article explores the real-world applications, benefits, and key considerations for businesses looking to leverage these technologies to improve efficiency and gain a competitive edge. Learn how BluePixel Technologies can help you harness the power of Cloud + IoT. Imagine a world where your factory equipment anticipates maintenance needs, your city optimizes traffic flow in real-time, and your healthcare provider monitors your vital signs remotely. This isn't science fiction; it's the reality being shaped by the powerful combination of Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies are no longer futuristic concepts but are now essen…  ( 10 min )

IoT Startup Product Development: A Practical Guide TL;DR: Building an IoT startup is challenging. This guide provides a practical roadmap, covering everything from market analysis and MVP development to scaling and monetization. Learn how to minimize risks and maximize your potential for success in the competitive IoT landscape. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries, creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation and disruption. For startups, the potential is immense, but so are the challenges. Navigating the complex landscape of hardware, software, connectivity, and security requires a strategic approach. This guide provides a practical, step-by-step framework for IoT startups to develop successful products, focusing on minimizing risks and maximizing opportunitie…  ( 10 min )

As someone who runs Urban Drop Zone, a home decor blog focused on modern living solutions, I've discovered that the best interior designs today aren't just about aesthetics—they're about creating responsive, intelligent spaces that adapt to how we actually live. After spending months integrating various smart home APIs into my own space and documenting the results on my blog, I've compiled this technical guide for developers who want to build truly intelligent living environments. Traditional interior design creates beautiful but static spaces. As developers, we know that the best user experiences are dynamic and responsive. Why should our living spaces be any different? The solution lies in treating our homes like sophisticated applications with multiple APIs working together to create se…  ( 9 min )

As developers, we're used to building digital experiences. But what happens when you decide to merge your technical skills with a passion for interior design? That's exactly what I did when I launched Urban Drop Zone, my home decor blog that bridges the gap between technology and beautiful living spaces. When I started my journey into home decor blogging, I realized there was a massive opportunity to bring developer-level organization and systematic thinking to interior design. Just like we architect software systems, interior spaces need thoughtful planning, scalable design systems, and user-centered approaches. One of the first things I applied from my development background was database normalization to home organization. Instead of random storage solutions, I created "schemas" for diff…  ( 8 min )

JavaScript offer valuable career opportunity as follows: JavaScript is one of the most in-demand programming languages. Commonly used in web development, mobile apps, game development, and even server-side programming (Node.js). Essential for Web Development JavaScript is the backbone of interactive websites. Used with HTML & CSS to build responsive, dynamic front-ends. Beginner-Friendly & Versatile Easy to start with—runs in any browser, no setup needed. Great first language due to its flexibility and large community.  ( 6 min )

In this tutorial, you’ll implement the classic Minesweeper game in its command-line interface version using nothing but Node, standard input/output, and a few clean algorithms. Here’s a preview of what you’ll build: In this part, you’ll learn how to: Parse the grid size from the CLI Generate a 2D grid and place random mines Count adjacent mines using neighbor deltas We’ll start from an empty file and finish in Part 3 with a fully functional game you can extend. Ready? Let’s build! At the start of the game, a fixed number of mines are randomly placed across a grid of size N by N, where each mine occupies a hidden square. The goal is to uncover all the safe squares on the grid without revealing a mine. When you reveal a square: If it contains a mine → you lose (game over). If it does not co…  ( 12 min )

As a React developer, I’ve always been conscious of how I manage state, especially when integrating with external data sources or global stores. Over the years, I’ve used different patterns—useEffect hooks, custom subscriptions, and third-party libraries like Redux or Zustand. But recently, while working on a React 18+ project, I discovered useSyncExternalStore, and it genuinely changed my perspective on syncing external state with React components. In one project, I needed to build a real-time dashboard listening to data from a custom in-memory store. Initially, I wrote the subscription logic using useEffect and useState. However, I ran into tricky bugs—sometimes the UI wouldn’t reflect the latest state correctly during fast updates, and in SSR scenarios, the server-rendered content didn’…  ( 7 min )

I once carried out a skills gap analysis on myself as a DevOps engineer, looking for my next challenging opportunity. I realised that although I had built smaller projects, I hadn’t yet executed a production-grade, full-blown cloud-native project that combined all the essential DevOps practices. That became my mission: to design, deploy, and manage a FastAPI-based Student Tracker application with a MongoDB backend, but with a strong focus on DevOps functionalities rather than frontend appearance. This project allowed me to bring together containerization, Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD, GitOps, monitoring, and observability into one workflow. Outline. Prerequisites. Key Terms & Components. Step-by-Step Process. Challenges and Fixes. Prerequisites. A code editor (I used VS Code). A terminal. Optio…  ( 12 min )

Introduction Business dashboards are valuable only when they combine speed, accuracy, and usability. In modern analytics, every second counts—especially when working with large datasets. Tableau is one of the most popular tools for data visualization, but as the volume of data grows, efficiency becomes critical. One area where many users encounter performance issues is when creating groups in Tableau. While Tableau provides a built-in "Create Group" feature, it can become slow with large datasets because it loads the full domain of a dimension. This often leads to frustrating delays in dashboards, particularly when working with millions of rows. In this detailed guide, we will walk through: What Tableau groups are and why they matter How Tableau’s native grouping feature works Performance …  ( 10 min )

Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties just dropped its first trailer at RGG Summit 2025, and it’s putting Yoshitaka Mine front and center as the new protagonist. Even better, Dark Ties comes bundled with Yakuza Kiwami 3, so you can pick either adventure from the get-go and dive in wherever you like. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Yakuza fans, mark your calendars: on Tue. 9/23 at 9:30 pm PDT, RGG Direct is back with exclusive deep dives into Yakuza Kiwami 3 and the Gaiden spinoff Dark Ties. The stream kicks off with the Kiwami 3 announcement trailer at 1:36, recaps Kiwami 1 & 2’s story beats, and then breaks down new gameplay features at 6:10. Later on, at 13:33 you’ll catch the Dark Ties trailer followed by a detailed gameplay segment at 16:38, and wrapping up with a behind-the-scenes peek at Stranger Than Heaven at 24:46. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A quick peek at the buzz from RGG Summit 2025: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio just dropped a behind-the-scenes trailer for their next big thing, Stranger Than Heaven. This teaser gives fans a sneak glimpse into the making of the game—off-camera moments, studio vibes, and just enough mystery to get everyone hyped. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hollow Knight Silksong – Unlocking Act 3 for the True End Most of us stumble into a “final” boss and think we’ve wrapped up Silksong, but that first ending is just Act 2’s curtain call. To see the real finale you’ve got to dive back into Pharloom, clear out its corruption and tackle all those little side quests that pop up. Start chatting up every villager, fulfill their requests (think gathering items, beating hidden bosses and exploring off-the-beaten-path zones) and generally clean house. Once you’ve ticked off Pharloom’s wishlist and pieced together every secret, Act 3 will swing open—and point you straight at the true ending. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Animula Nook Reveal Trailer TL;DR Get ready to dive into a tiny, cartoon-inspired life sim where towering coffee mugs and giant bookshelves become your playground. In Animula Nook you’ll explore vibrant landscapes, befriend adorable “lilliputian” residents, and turn everyday objects into fantastical backdrops. Available soon on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, and Mac, Animula Nook lets you build your own homestead, gather elemental resources like raindrops and wind, craft nifty items, and even grow your crops in flowerpots—all in a world that feels straight out of your favorite animated show. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

IoT Cold Chain: Real-Time Monitoring & Efficiency TL;DR: IoT is transforming cold chain management. Real-time monitoring, data-driven insights, and automated alerts are minimizing spoilage, ensuring compliance, and boosting efficiency for businesses handling temperature-sensitive goods. Imagine a world where every perishable item arrives at its destination in perfect condition, regardless of the distance or complexity of the journey. This isn't a futuristic fantasy; it's the reality being shaped by the Internet of Things (IoT) in cold chain management. From pharmaceuticals to produce, the cold chain is a critical component of modern commerce, and IoT is providing unprecedented levels of control and visibility. The cold chain refers to the temperature-controlled supply chain, ensuring tha…  ( 9 min )

When testing web apps, the DOM is not always as straightforward as it looks. In this article, let’s break down what shadow DOM is, why it matters, and how you can test it with Cypress. Shadow DOM is an encapsulated subtree of the DOM that lives inside a host element. It was introduced as part of the Web Components spec and is widely used in modern UI libraries (Material UI, Ionic, Lit, Angular components). Key benefits: CSS and JS are scoped (no global leaks) Components are reusable Structure is hidden from the “main” DOM Think of it as a mini DOM inside the DOM. Cypress: cy.get('#username').type('hello') #shadow-root (open) Option A: Use .shadow() in Cypress cy.get('my-login') .shad…  ( 7 min )

🌍 What’s playing on TV in Brazil, Japan, or Egypt — right now? https://worldtv.onrender.com No sign-up. No ads. Just curiosity. (Heads up: may need “Повторить” on first load — I’m fixing it!) Sometimes it’s news. Sometimes — a jungle cam 🐒  ( 5 min )

No matter how experienced you are, bugs are inevitable. They sneak into code during late-night coding sessions, sudden requirement changes, or even the simplest refactor. This guide walks you through the mindset, techniques, and tools every developer should know to track down and fix issues with confidence. 1. Testing vs. Debugging: Know the Difference Before diving in, it’s important to separate testing from debugging: Testing is about detecting problems. It tells you something is wrong by running automated tests, QA checks, or manual verifications. Debugging is about diagnosing and fixing those problems. It’s the detective work that starts once a test fails or a user reports a bug. Think of testing as the alarm and debugging as the investigation. 2. Breakpoints: Your First Line of Defens…  ( 8 min )

Introduction If you’ve ever worked on a product with multiple engineers across frontend and backend, you’ll know how quickly things can fall apart without shared rules for handling data. Small differences—like whether dates should be UTC or local, or if null and [] mean the same thing—can create bugs that are painful to debug but trivial to avoid. I’ve been in that situation many times, and over the years I’ve settled on a set of lightweight standards that keep things predictable. This post is about those standards: pragmatic, easy-to-adopt rules that have saved me (and my teams) countless hours. Consistency: Everyone interprets data the same way. Interoperability: Frontend and backend don’t need to guess what a field means. Maintainability: Less if/else spaghetti to handle edge cases. D…  ( 9 min )

In this post, we’ll take a simple implementation of an Epsilon-Greedy Recommender in Java and check whether it follows the SOLID principles. Then, we’ll see how to refactor it for better maintainability, extensibility, and testability. *The Example Code public class EpsilonGreedyRecommender { private int nItems; private double epsilon; private int[] counts; private double[] values; private Random random; public EpsilonGreedyRecommender(int nItems, double epsilon) { this.nItems = nItems; this.epsilon = epsilon; this.counts = new int[nItems]; this.values = new double[nItems]; this.random = new Random(); } public int recommend() { if (random.nextDouble() < epsilon) { return random.nextInt(nItems)…  ( 8 min )

Every developer I know is obsessed with the wrong metrics. They argue about whether Claude beats GPT-4, whether Gemini's reasoning is better than ChatGPT's, whether the latest model from Anthropic or OpenAI will change everything. They're fighting yesterday's war. While we debate which model generates better code or writes more coherent essays, the real transformation is happening in a completely different layer of the stack. The companies that will dominate the next five years won't be the ones with the smartest individual models. They'll be the ones who solve AI orchestration at scale. The model wars are ending. The infrastructure wars are just beginning. We're living through the tail end of the "bigger model, better results" era. For the past three years, every breakthrough felt like it…  ( 10 min )

Everyone's talking about MiMo-Audio, but the real opportunity is how merging voice and language will unlock faster products and open new markets. 7B parameters and 100M+ hours of sound is impressive. But the shift is bigger than model size. Audio and text are finally one canvas. When voice and language live together, complex workflows get simple. You remove awkward handoffs between transcription, translation, and analysis. Teams ship one model, one objective, and far less glue code. That means lower cost, faster iteration, and better user experiences. It also means accessibility gains for global and neurodiverse users. In a recent pilot, a support team unified calls and text notes. Real‑time translation, emotion transfer, and summaries cut handle time by 22%. Escalations dropped 18% in 30 days, and CSAT rose from 4.1 to 4.5. One workflow change produced a measurable business win. ↓ A simple 30‑day plan to test this. • Pick one journey where voice friction hurts outcomes. ↳ Onboarding, support QA, or post‑meeting notes are low‑risk starters. • Define two metrics to move, and a hard guardrail. ↳ Time saved, error rate, and consent compliance are good anchors. • Ship to 10% of traffic, review weekly, then expand. ⚡ You will reduce ops drag and unlock new product experiences. ⚡ Your roadmap shifts from patching to truly multimodal value. The next interface is your voice. What's stopping you from shipping a voice+text feature this quarter?  ( 6 min )

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key component in the continuously evolving world of cyber security has been utilized by organizations to strengthen their defenses. As security threats grow more complicated, organizations have a tendency to turn to AI. Although AI has been an integral part of the cybersecurity toolkit for some time however, the rise of agentic AI is heralding a revolution in active, adaptable, and contextually aware security solutions. ai security workflow tools examines the transformational potential of AI, focusing on its application in the field of application security (AppSec) and the pioneering idea of automated vulnerability fixing. Cybersecurity is the rise of agentsic AI Agentic AI refers specifically to autonomous, goal-oriented systems that under…  ( 10 min )

AI is transforming security in software applications by enabling heightened bug discovery, test automation, and even autonomous attack surface scanning. This article provides an thorough narrative on how machine learning and AI-driven solutions operate in the application security domain, designed for security professionals and decision-makers as well. We’ll explore the development of AI for security testing, its modern strengths, limitations, the rise of agent-based AI systems, and prospective trends. Let’s begin our journey through the history, current landscape, and prospects of ML-enabled AppSec defenses. History and Development of AI in AppSec Early Automated Security Testing Evolution of AI-Driven Security Models A major concept that took shape was the Code Property Graph (CPG), f…  ( 14 min )

AI is transforming security in software applications by enabling smarter bug discovery, test automation, and even self-directed malicious activity detection. This write-up provides an comprehensive narrative on how machine learning and AI-driven solutions operate in AppSec, designed for cybersecurity experts and stakeholders as well. We’ll explore the growth of AI-driven application defense, its current strengths, obstacles, the rise of “agentic” AI, and prospective directions. Let’s commence our exploration through the foundations, current landscape, and coming era of artificially intelligent application security. History and Development of AI in AppSec Foundations of Automated Vulnerability Discovery Progression of AI-Based AppSec A key concept that emerged was the Code Property Grap…  ( 14 min )

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications. They allow your frontend to communicate with your backend seamlessly. If you’re new to Laravel, building your first API can seem daunting, but don’t worry – this guide will walk you through it step by step. Laravel is one of the most beginner-friendly PHP frameworks, offering: Built-in support for RESTful APIs Simple routing and controller setup Eloquent ORM for database interactions Easy testing with Postman or other API clients Use Composer to set up your project: composer create-project laravel/laravel laravel-first-api cd laravel-first-api php artisan serve Your application will now run at http://127.0.0.1:8000. Configure your database in the .env file. Run migrations to create default ta…  ( 8 min )

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the field of application security by enabling more sophisticated weakness identification, automated testing, and even autonomous threat hunting. This guide delivers an in-depth overview on how machine learning and AI-driven solutions function in AppSec, crafted for cybersecurity experts and decision-makers alike. We’ll examine the growth of AI-driven application defense, its current capabilities, limitations, the rise of “agentic” AI, and prospective developments. Let’s begin our analysis through the past, present, and coming era of ML-enabled application security. History and Development of AI in AppSec Foundations of Automated Vulnerability Discovery Evolution of AI-Driven Security Models A notable concept that took shape was the Code Proper…  ( 14 min )

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, threat hunting has become a cornerstone of proactive defense strategies. As we navigate 2025, adversaries are leveraging sophisticated techniques like AI-driven attacks, supply chain compromises, and stealthy phishing campaigns to evade traditional detection tools. Threat hunting shifts the paradigm from reactive incident response to actively seeking out hidden threats before they cause damage. ZoomEye, a powerful cyberspace search engine developed by Knownsec's 404 Laboratory, stands out as an essential tool for this purpose. With its vast database of internet-exposed assets, advanced search syntax, and real-time intelligence, ZoomEye empowers security researchers, red teams, and threat hunters to map attack surfaces, identify vulnerabiliti…  ( 9 min )

Bychristine September 23, 2025 And Why We Should Care Based on some solid reporting by Joel Drapper and Ellen’s breaking details So, the Ruby community just went through something wild, and I think we need to talk about it. On September 9th, Ruby Central basically took over the RubyGems GitHub repos and gem ownership without asking the people who’ve been maintaining them for years. It’s… not great. The Story (As Best I Can Tell) Joel Drapper did some really impressive investigative work here, and here’s what seems to have happened: The Money Problem: Ruby Central lost $250k a year from Sidekiq after they had DHH speak at RailsConf 2025. That left them pretty much dependent on Shopify for funding. The Pressure: Shopify apparently said “take control of RubyGems or we’re pulling our f…  ( 7 min )

How I Deployed and Self-Hosted n8n on Ubuntu 24.04 🚀 Roshan Sharma ・ Sep 16 #automation #programming #ai #tutorial  ( 5 min )

Introduction Vision AI is rapidly transforming industries—from autonomous driving and medical imaging to manufacturing quality control. However, building Vision AI systems that are scalable, efficient, and trustworthy remains a challenge. Traditional deep learning models often require massive datasets, yet their decisions can feel like “black boxes,” making accountability difficult. One promising approach to address these challenges is Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) distillation, where humans guide the model’s learning process, ensuring not just performance but also fairness, safety, and transparency. Vision AI refers to AI systems capable of interpreting and analyzing visual data (images, video, sensor streams). Some real-world applications include: Healthcare: Assisting radiologists in…  ( 7 min )

Yakuza Kiwami 3’s trailer just premiered at the RGG Summit 2025, giving fans their first real glimpse of the next chapter in this action-packed series. Packed with the franchise’s trademark blend of over-the-top brawls and gripping story moments, it’s already looking like a must-watch. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as details roll in! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I’ve put together a simple but powerful online WYSIWYG editor powered by QuillJS. It’s designed for developers, bloggers, and content managers who want to quickly create and format HTML without writing raw code. Features: Rich text editing (bold, italic, underline, headings, quotes, lists) Insert links, media, and code blocks Export clean HTML instantly Save, reload, or download your pages for later use Works right in the browser — no setup required This tool started as an educational experiment with QuillJS, but it’s grown into a handy utility for anyone who needs quick HTML snippets or formatted content. Try it here: WYSIWYG Online Editor Would love to hear your feedback — what features would make this even more useful for your workflow?  ( 6 min )

Why Zero‑Downtime Matters In a world where users expect instant responses, even a few seconds of downtime can erode trust. A single failed deployment can cascade into lost revenue, support tickets, and a tarnished brand. For a DevOps lead, the goal is simple: push new code without interrupting live traffic. Revenue protection – E‑commerce sites lose an average of $5,600 per minute of outage. Customer confidence – Repeated glitches increase churn by up to 15 %. Team morale – Frequent rollbacks create a firefighting culture. Zero‑downtime deployments give you the confidence to ship faster while keeping the user experience seamless. Before you touch the production cluster, run through this concise checklist. Version control hygiene All changes are merged into main via PRs. Commit messages…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR: Skate Early Access nails the classic controls—there are moments when you’ll find yourself lost in spontaneous lines and old-school tricks—but those highs are short-lived. Cheesy dialogue, bland art direction, and a grindy, mobile-game–style progression constantly yank you out of the flow. In its current form it feels more like a Fortnite spin-off than a true Skate sequel, leaving a disappointing first impression. If you’re chasing that Skate 2 vibe, you might just be better off firing up the original. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction If you’re an SRE managing Linux‑based web services, the last thing you want is a man‑in‑the‑middle attack stealing user data. Nginx is a popular front‑end proxy, but out‑of‑the‑box it doesn’t enforce the strongest TLS settings. This tutorial walks you through seven practical steps to harden Nginx with TLS 1.3, HTTP/2, and a few complementary security measures. The easiest way to get a free, automated certificate is Certbot from Let’s Encrypt. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y certbot python3-certbot-nginx sudo certbot --nginx -d example.com -d www.example.com During the interactive flow, choose the option to redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS. Certbot will also create a basic SSL snippet for you. Edit /etc/nginx/snippets/ssl-params.conf (or create it) and paste…  ( 7 min )

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Leave a comment below to introduce yourself! You can talk about what brought you here, what you're learning, or just a fun fact about yourself. Reply to someone's comment, either with a question or just a hello. 👋 Come back next week to greet our new members so you can one day earn our Warm Welcome Badge!  ( 6 min )

Depois de aprender sobre loops, chegou a hora de organizar melhor o código com funções. Funções permitem reaproveitar código, deixar o programa mais limpo e fácil de entender. ⚙️ 1️⃣ O que é uma função? Uma função é como uma caixinha de código que executa uma tarefa específica sempre que você chama ela. 📝 2️⃣ Criando uma função def saudacao(): print("Olá, seja bem-vindo ao meu programa!") def → palavra-chave para definir a função. 🔔 Para usar a função: saudacao() 🧩 3️⃣ Funções com parâmetros Podemos deixar funções mais flexíveis passando informações: def saudacao_nome(nome): print(f"Olá, {nome}!") saudacao_nome("Victor") 🎯 4️⃣ Funções que retornam valores Às vezes queremos que a função calcule algo e devolva o resultado: def soma(a, b): return a + b resultado = soma(5, 3) print(f"O resultado é {resultado}") ⚡ 5️⃣ Escopo de variáveis Variáveis criadas dentro da função só existem nela. Variáveis criadas fora da função podem ser acessadas dentro (mas com cuidado). x = 10 def mostrar(): print(x) # usa a variável global mostrar() 📝 6️⃣ Exercícios Práticos 💡 Tente resolver antes de olhar a resposta. 1️⃣ Crie uma função que receba um número e diga se ele é par ou ímpar. “Menor de idade” se = 60  ( 6 min )

Abstract The concept of a derived identity represents both a conceptual and practical model in which an individual’s physical and personal attributes—including biometrics, documentary data, and personalization signals obtained from devices such as printers—are transferred into the digital realm through robust authentication processes. This convergence allows the creation of a unique digital fingerprint, comparable to DNA in the physical world, ensuring traceability, fraud resistance, and end-to-end cryptographic control. This article proposes a reference architecture for building derived identities, grounded in recognized technical security guidelines and normative recommendations, and presents a practical validation example in Python code. Introduction The key challenge of identity in the…  ( 8 min )

This 3.17.0 release brings powerful new features that give developers fine-grained control over chart visualization. From inner axis ticks and dynamic label background functions to label borders and image-based labels — all the core features requested by our community are now available. For the detailed release info, please check out the release note: https://github.com/naver/billboard.js/releases/tag/3.17.0 A groundbreaking feature that allows using images as labels. Create more intuitive data representations with icons, logos, and custom images. Press enter or click to view image in full size Newly added options are: data.labels.image donut.label.image gauge.label.image pie.label.image polar.label.image Demo: https://naver.github.io/billboard.js/demo/#Data.DataLabelImage https://naver…  ( 8 min )

Managing resources efficiently is probably what Rails is best known for and what made it so revolutionary in the first place. However, building an admin panel involves writing a lot of repetitive and boilerplate code which doesn't really add a lot of value but is needed to manage resources with a good user experience. Join me to learn how to build a Rails admin panel for a booking application using Avo, a gem that can help us with resource management with the most common features. For this application, we will build a booking application where users can find a list of properties that can be booked for vacation stays. The data model for our example app will look like this: In this application, users will be able to create accounts, navigate through a feed of places that are available for b…  ( 13 min )

For years, Postman has been the go-to tool for testing and managing APIs. But lately, Bruno — a lightweight, Git-friendly, offline-first API client — has been winning the hearts of developers. In this article, we’ll look at: What Bruno is and why it’s different Key features that make Bruno stand out A side-by-side comparison of Bruno vs Postman Where Bruno is better — and where Postman still shines Quick Feature Comparison Feature Bruno 🟢 Postman 🟠 Data Storage Local .bru files (Git-friendly, plain text) Cloud-first (exports possible but less transparent) Offline Support ✅ Works fully offline ⚠️ Limited, many features need cloud Version Control ✅ Git-native workflow ❌ Export/import required Performance ✅ Lightweight, fast ⚠️ Can feel heavy Pricing Open source (free core, paid pro tiers) Freemium with limits; paid tiers for advanced features Local-first design — your collections are files you can commit to Git. No login needed — works fully offline, with privacy in mind. CLI and IDE support — great for automation and CI/CD. Lightweight and fast — fewer distractions, quicker workflows. Where Postman Still Wins Mock servers and API monitoring Team dashboards and collaboration Enterprise-level governance and integrations 👉 Want the full deep-dive comparison with detailed features, pros/cons, and plugin links? I’ve written a complete guide here: 👉 Read the full article on my blog 💡 Pro tip: if you’re a solo dev, freelancer, or small team, Bruno may cover 90% of your API testing needs without the overhead of Postman. If you’re in an enterprise setting, Postman’s collaboration features may still be essential.  ( 6 min )

In my ongoing cloud journey, I decided to build a multi-functional serverless dashboard using AWS. The dashboard includes multiple applications like ExpenseApp, WeatherApp, NewsApp, and GitHubApp. Each of these apps runs serverlessly with AWS Lambda, uses API Gateway for routing, and stores data in DynamoDB. For easier deployment, I’ve implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automating the entire process from code commit to deployment. Architecture Diagram Tech Stack Breakdown Frontend: The dashboard's frontend, with its various apps, is built using TypeScript. Since I wanted to focus on the infrastructure, I used AI tools to handle this part for me. Backend: AWS Lambda: The logic for each app (Expense, Weather, News, GitHub) runs on AWS Lambda functions, written in Python. …  ( 9 min )

Markov chains, a foundational concept in probability theory, have emerged as a cornerstone in the development of language models. Their simplicity and effectiveness in modeling sequential data make them a vital tool in AI/ML, particularly in the domain of natural language processing (NLP). Understanding how Markov chains function provides a unique lens through which developers can appreciate the evolution of language models, including modern architectures like GPT and BERT. This post explores the workings of Markov chains, their implementation in language modeling, and how they lay the groundwork for more advanced systems. We will provide practical examples, code snippets, and insights into their applications in the React ecosystem and beyond. At its core, a Markov chain is a stochastic mo…  ( 9 min )

The Favors on A COLORS SHOW The Favors—led by FINNEAS and Ashe—step onto the minimalistic COLORS stage with effortless chemistry and a warm, nostalgic vibe. You can catch their performance via stream, TikTok, Instagram or wherever you get your music. COLORS keeps things sleek and distraction-free, spotlighting fresh talent and original sounds. From curated playlists and a 24/7 livestream to all the socials you need, it’s your one-stop spot for discovering the coolest new artists. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The John Fogerty Interview Rock ’n’ roll legend John Fogerty sits down to spill the backstage tales behind Creedence Clearwater Revival’s biggest anthems—“Proud Mary,” “Down on the Corner,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” Along the way, he reflects on the highs and lows of his songwriting journey and what it’s like to have your music become woven into the fabric of rock history. Fogerty also opens up about his personal evolution as an artist, sharing insights into how those timeless riffs and lyrics came to be and why they still resonate with fans decades later. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion?! Bryan Bros Golf had an awesome day teeing off with the US Junior Champion—highlighting some epic shots, friendly competition, and plenty of inside laughs along the way. If you’re vibing with their journey, they’ve got you covered: sign up for the newsletter, join the Discord community, catch them live on Twitch, and check out all their favorite gear sponsors (Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, LAB Putters, Takomo, Bruce Bolt Gloves) in the video description. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

PlayStation State of Play September 2025 Livestream Get ready to tune in on Wednesday, September 24th at 2 PM PT for a 35-plus-minute showcase of fresh news and reveals from PlayStation Studios, third-party developers, and indie teams around the globe. Highlights include new trailers for upcoming titles and an extended, roughly five-minute look at Housemarque’s next big thing, Saros, running on PS5. Don’t miss it! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

RGG Direct Livestream September 2025 Mark your calendars: Tuesday, September 23 at 9:30 PM PDT. Jump into the live stream for a deep dive into all the big reveals from RGG Summit 2025, plus behind-the-scenes insights and a sneak peek at what’s coming next! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for a roaring twist on Frankenstein: Christian Bale’s lonely creature hops to 1930s Chicago to persuade Annette Bening’s groundbreaking Dr. Euphronious to whip up a companion. They resurrect a murdered young woman—enter Jessie Buckley as The Bride!—and unleash a wild ride of murder, possession, radical cultural movements and a combustible romance. Featuring a star-studded cast (Jake Gyllenhaal, Penélope Cruz and more) and top-tier crew led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, this electrifying tale comes to theaters and IMAX on March 6, 2026 in North America (March 4 internationally) from Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Peak’s new Dilly Dally Update landed on Steam, giving you rebindable controls and a whole airport’s worth of mini-games—from cheeky basketball showdowns to chess matches and photobooth antics in this hilariously chaotic first-person climbing multiplayer from Team Peak. Fire up the update on PC now and get ready to scramble up walls… or just chill between climbs shooting hoops or striking a pose. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

For years, Swagger has been the go-to for API documentation. And while it’s solid, let’s be honest—it feels kinda outdated in today’s developer workflow. That’s why I built Bytedocs: a fresh, modern alternative to Swagger that not only documents your APIs but also helps you test, explore, and even stress-test them. 👉 Check it out: bytedocs.dev Unlike traditional tools that stop at generating static docs, Bytedocs is designed to be multi-language, interactive, and developer-friendly from day one. Here’s what it brings to the table: 📚 Modern API Documentation Clean, responsive, and easy-to-use docs. Looks great across devices. Not just another Swagger clone. 🌍 Multi-Language Support Dedicated repos for different stacks. Example: bytedocs-laravel More languages coming soon (Go, Node.js, …  ( 7 min )

Estuve leyendo el artículo sobre lo que se le llama el escándalo Milei, y se me quedaron varias cosas dando vueltas. La idea de fondo es que lo que está pasando en la ANDIS (Agencia Nacional de Discapacidad) –con audios que señalan presuntos sobornos en compras de medicamentos, vinculaciones con personas cercanas al poder, y la sospecha de que el Presidente estaba al tanto– no es algo aislado, según lo que plantea la nota. Lo que más me quedó resonando es cómo ese caso pone en evidencia un problema estructural: cuando un gobierno promueve el Estado mínimo, reduce los controles, flexibiliza las compras, y pone gente de confianza en áreas que deberían ser muy reguladas, se crean espacios para que pase lo que parece estar pasando ahora: decisiones opacas, favorecimientos, y amiguismos. También me pareció importante lo que comentan sobre cómo la opinión pública ya está reaccionando: Milei pierde imagen, se diluye algo de la confianza, y la corrupción se convierte en una preocupación que supera en importancia a temas como inflación o inseguridad para mucha gente. Esto puede tener consecuencias electorales reales. Al final la conclusión que saco es que este escándalo no debería verse únicamente como una crisis política momentánea, sino como una llamada de atención: si el modelo se basa en un mercado que actúa casi sin barreras, sin supervisión adecuada, entonces lo público termina siendo terreno fértil para los abusos. Si no se recupera capacidad del Estado, reglas claras, transparencia y verificaciones independientes, todo lo que se recorta en nombre de la eficiencia puede costar muchísimo, sobre todo para quienes dependen de servicios esenciales como salud y discapacidad.  ( 6 min )

Read the original article：Building a Real-Time Compass App on HarmonyOS NEXT Wearables with ArkTS 🧭Introduction Wearable devices are evolving beyond simple step counters and notification tools. They are now used for safety, navigation, and real-time awareness — especially during outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or emergency travel. In this article, we’ll walk through how to build a Compass Application using ArkTS for HarmonyOS NEXT Wearables, leveraging sensor data to display the user’s current direction in degrees (azimuth). We’ll make use of the ROTATION_VECTOR sensor, a powerful input that combines data from the accelerometer and gyroscope to detect orientation accurately. The result? A fully functional, lightweight compass running on your HarmonyOS-powered watch. 🖼️ Screen…  ( 7 min )

AI-Powered Code Reviews: A Developer’s Secret Weapon Jaideep Parashar ・ Sep 24 #ai #webdev #programming #beginners  ( 6 min )

Every developer knows code reviews are essential. But here’s the reality: Reviews often get delayed. Teams miss issues due to time pressure. Solo developers don’t always have a reviewer handy. That’s why I’ve made AI my 24/7 code review partner — and it’s a game changer. 1️⃣ Catching Bugs Early AI can scan through your code and point out logic errors you may overlook. 💡 Prompt Example: “Review this Python function for potential bugs and suggest improvements. Rewrite the optimised version.” Why: Errors that might slip past a tired human reviewer get flagged instantly. 2️⃣ Enforcing Best Practices AI doesn’t just check if the code works — it checks if it’s clean and maintainable. 💡 Prompt Example: “Analyse this JavaScript code for readability, maintainability, and adherence to best practi…  ( 8 min )

🎯 Key Highlights (TL;DR) Breakthrough Release: Qwen3-Max official version launched with over 1T parameters and 36T tokens of pre-training data Leading Performance: Ranked 3rd globally on LMArena text leaderboard, surpassing GPT-5-Chat Enhanced Coding Capabilities: SWE-Bench Verified score of 69.6, significantly improved agent capabilities Thinking Version: Qwen3-Max-Thinking achieves 100% accuracy on AIME25, HMMT and other mathematical reasoning benchmarks Complete Ecosystem: Simultaneously released 8 related models, including vision models and safety moderation models What is Qwen3-Max? Core Technical Breakthroughs and Performance Qwen3-Max-Thinking: A Revolution in Reasoning Complete Model Ecosystem How to Use Qwen3-Max Competitive Analysis Developer Feedback and Community Reviews F…  ( 10 min )

From hype to hangover, the real winners weren’t who you think. Envato Remember when AI was supposed to end coding jobs overnight? Recruiters were screaming “learn prompt engineering or get replaced,” Twitter threads were full of “10x AI dev hacks,” and every other VC podcast sounded like Skynet had already filed its IPO. Fast-forward to today and… well, how’s that monkey JPEG portfolio doing? I’ll be real: I bought into some of the hype too. I once let an AI refactor part of a billing system, thinking I was a genius for “outsourcing” grunt work. It passed tests on Friday, and by Monday our staging env was double-charging customers. I spent two days fixing what should have been a one-hour update. That was my first taste of AI’s 90% correct, 10% catastrophic problem. Here’s the thing: AI isn…  ( 13 min )

Why the “K8s is dying” meme keeps spreading, what teams are actually switching to, and why Kubernetes still quietly runs the internet. “Kubernetes is dead.” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve seen that headline on Hacker News or Twitter (sorry, X), I’d finally cover this month’s EKS bill. Here’s the thing: Kubernetes isn’t dead. It isn’t even limping. It’s quietly orchestrating billions of dollars of production workloads for banks, retailers, and cloud giants. The only thing dying is developer patience when a startup spins up Istio for a blog with 500 monthly visits. This isn’t new. Mainframes? Declared obsolete for 40 years still running Wall Street. Java? Pronounced dead every decade still powering Android and banks. Kubernetes is the same undead raid boss: nerfed a hundred times, st…  ( 13 min )

A month of coding the “Japanese way” showed me why tiny daily improvements beat heroic rewrite. Midjourney If Silicon Valley’s motto is “move fast and break things,” Japan’s quiet reply is “move carefully, and let it last.” I thought I knew how to code cleanly. I’d read Clean Code, memorized half the Google style guide, even argued in Slack about tabs vs. spaces (sorry, still tabs). Then I wandered into a Japanese open-source repo and it felt like I’d walked into a completely different world. The README wasn’t two lines of npm install && npm run dev. It was an essay. A tour guide. A “here’s how not to screw this up six months later” manifesto. Variable names stretched like sentences. Comments read like they were written by someone who cared about the junior dev inheriting this project in 2…  ( 14 min )

Go and C# developers both like to claim that their language is more memory efficient. But which one really has the edge? The truth is: both are right, depending on the scenario. One of Go’s design goals is high concurrency performance, and its memory strategy reflects that. Go’s concurrency unit, the Goroutine, is extremely lightweight. A Goroutine’s initial stack size is about 2KB, compared to 1MB or more for a typical OS thread. This means Go can spawn thousands of concurrent tasks with minimal memory cost, making it ideal for back-end services that handle massive numbers of connections (API gateways, microservices, etc.). Go encourages the use of value types (structs). When passed between functions or stored in collections, they are stored contiguously in memory, reducing fragme…  ( 8 min )

Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses are flashy, but the Neural Band’s EMG input and open-SDK potential could reshape computing if privacy doesn’t kill it first. Source: Meta.com I’ll be real: when I saw Meta’s shiny new $799 Ray-Bans, my first thought wasn’t “cyberpunk future.” It was, here we go again with Glassholes 2.0. Yeah, they look like normal Wayfarers, but hidden inside is a floating HUD, a mic array that can hear your whispers, and a wristband that literally reads your muscles before you move. Straight out of a Black Mirror cold open, except instead of a sinister government rollout, it’s Zuck demoing recipes while the AI freezes harder than a Node.js dependency chain. And that’s the thing: the glasses are the bait. The Neural Band is the real story. If EMG input really works, we’re not just t…  ( 14 min )

I've been distracting myself instead of committing. Here's my line in the sand: I will stop letting Youtube and distractions steal my focus I will publish progress every week, no matter how small. I will ship one AI side project live in the next 90 days I will hold my self accountable by being public about this journey This post is my first step in burning the old identity If you’re reading this — hold me accountable. New chapter starts today.  ( 6 min )

The number of individuals with $1M+ in crypto wealth has jumped to 241,700 over a year, a new report shows.  ( 29 min )

Spike in FTT activity coincides with a post from Bankman-Fried’s X account despite prison restrictions, drawing ire from the crypto community.  ( 30 min )

Despite holding similar properties, gold and bitcoin have been moving in opposite directions of late.  ( 27 min )

XLM’s sharp swings highlight heavy institutional flows, with support at $0.36 proving pivotal for a potential breakout.

BNB Chain is preparing to cut fees and speed up block times, with Aster overtaking rival HyperLiquid in both revenue and token momentum.

The platform lets creators and traders build markets on anything from politics to pop culture.  ( 29 min )

Dominated by platform giants like Amazon and Google, the internet has strayed from Web3’s original vision of decentralization, but innovations like state channels now offer a path back by enabling fast, secure, peer-to-peer interactions without trusted intermediaries, says Alexis Sirkia of Yellow Network.  ( 31 min )

Private credit — especially asset-backed finance — is plagued by inefficiencies, but blockchain and programmable money are now enabling faster, cheaper and more scalable solutions that could democratize access and disrupt traditional players, writes Ava Labs’ Morgan Krupetsky.  ( 30 min )

Hedera’s token posts modest gains after a volatile trading window, with institutional accumulation emerging at key support levels.  ( 28 min )

Digital asset treasuries are now allocating to ether at scale, creating structural demand that exceeds new supply, the report said.  ( 28 min )

Also: Plasma to Launch Mainnet This Week, New Liquid Staking Token for XRP Holders, and ICP Bets Big on AI Tech Stack.  ( 37 min )

"False news...with with fake/wrong/made-up info and negative narrative," said Changpeng "CZ" Zhao in response to the story.  ( 27 min )

Publicly traded miners are riding the AI infrastructure boom as investors bet excess capacity can fuel high-performance computing.  ( 28 min )

The broker hiked its IREN price target to $75 from $20 while reiterating its outperform rating on the stock.  ( 28 min )

Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, rising 2% from Tuesday.  ( 25 min )

The firm white-label stablecoin systems, enabling companies to issue digital dollars without coding or their own regulatory licenses.  ( 27 min )

Partnership brings Chainlink’s oracle and cross-chain tools to Canton’s growing enterprise network  ( 28 min )

The partnership aims to leverage BNB Chain's scalable and low-cost infrastructure to create new on-chain financial assets.  ( 29 min )

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USDH, backed by cash and U.S. Treasury securities, aims to reduce dependency on external stablecoins.  ( 27 min )

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 24, 2025  ( 34 min )

Much will depend on the ability of bitcoin bulls to overcome important resistance levels at $113,500 and $115,000, one analyst said.  ( 30 min )

IBIT's price uptrend has stalled since July.  ( 27 min )

Cohort selling and long-term holder distribution add to ongoing pressure.  ( 28 min )

A new smart contract on Securitize's platform enables investors to swap shares for RLUSD, creating a 24/7 stablecoin off-ramp for tokenized treasuries.  ( 28 min )

The London-based firm says the deal underscores growing institutional demand for blockchain oversight as banks move deeper into digital assets.  ( 29 min )

Liquidity trends and buy-the-dip mentions point to potential for a deeper sell-off.  ( 29 min )

Meme token holds above $0.24 support as volume spikes past 500M while resistance consolidates near $0.2.  ( 29 min )

Most currencies in the region are locked in by capital controls. Hong Kong's unique status as an autonomous part of China means its currency is available around the world.  ( 30 min )

Qualcomm officially pulled back the veil from the X2 Elite Series for laptops, here at its annual Qualcomm Summit 2025 in Maui, Hawaii. The lineup serves as the successor to last year’s X Elite laptop processors. It’s also evident that Qualcomm is trimming the fat on the number of models it’s releasing this year. With […] The post Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Series For Laptops appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Qualcomm flew us out to its annual Summit in Maui, Hawaii, to get an early look at its latest Snapdragon products, namely its 8 Elite Gen 5 for mobile and its upcoming X2 Elite Series lineup for laptops. As mentioned in the other report, the company provided benchmarking sessions for both portfolios, but at this […] The post Qualcomm Makes The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Official appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Qualcomm has announced 6G network technology is on the way, and that it will be releasing pre-commercial devices that support it by the year 2028. The announcement was made during the first of the Qualcomm Summit 2025, by its CEO, Cristiano Amon. Amon also noted that the foundations for 6G networks is currently being set, […] The post Qualcomm To Launch 6G-Capable Pre-Commercial Devices by 2028 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

NVIDIA and YTL have partnered to set up of the former’s DGX Cloud AI platform in Johor. This is noted as the only location in the Asia-Pacific region, and one of only five global cloud partners. State Menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi says this is a “historic vote of confidence” for Johor. In a Facebook […] The post NVIDIA Partners With YTL For DGX Cloud Location In Johor appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

TNG eWallet has been confirmed as one of the applications that can be used to purchase fuel under the BUDI95 fuel subsidy programme. While the feature is not yet available in the app, it will be rolled out in stages, beginning 27 September 2025 (police and armed forces), 28 September (STR recipients), and finally on […] The post Here’s How TNG eWallet Can Be Used For BUDI95 Fuel Subsidy appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Action cam brand GoPro has announced two new additions to its product line. One is the Max2 360-degree action cam, and the other is the Lit Hero, which is probably best described as its flagship Hero line given a retro treatment. The former was teased a couple of months back, itself being not too long […] The post GoPro Unveils Max2, Lit Hero Action Cams appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Like the older iterations of the brand’s midrange X series, the HONOR X9d is designed to be extra tough and sturdy. Of course, if you aren’t already familiar with this lineup, it’s not something that’s immediately apparent. This is especially true for this particular model, which bears a passing resemblance to some of the company’s […] The post HONOR X9d Hands On: Strikingly Sturdy appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

MyDigital ID has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HONOR Malaysia, making the company the first smartphone manufacturer to support the government’s digital identity adoption drive. Through this partnership, HONOR will pre-install the MyDigital ID application on its new smartphones, allowing users immediate access to digital verification services. The initiative is part of Malaysia’s […] The post HONOR Becomes First Smartphone Brand To Pre-Install MyDigital ID App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

After much teasing, the HONOR X9d has finally made its official debut on our shores. Touted as the brand’s toughest midranger, it comes with a claimed SGS Triple-Resistant Certification for durability. Moreover, it gets some notable upgrades from last year’s model, namely in the battery department. Starting with the basics, the X9d features a 6.79-inch […] The post HONOR X9d Officially Launched In Malaysia; Priced From RM1,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The Xpeng G6 facelift was recently spotted at Glenmarie, hinting at its debut in the local market. The speculation seems to be true, as Xpeng Malaysia has announced the debut of the facelifted G6, which will be arriving in the local market on 1 October 2025. Furthermore, the mid-size electric crossover SUV is now open […] The post Xpeng G6 Facelift To Launch In Malaysia This October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The backend digital infrastructure behind the RON95 petrol subsidy scheme BUDI95 will be managed by TNG Digital. While this was a previously unannounced detail, the Treasury secretary general Johan Mahmood Merican has confirmed this. The confirmation comes as part of a press conference, in response to a question by The Edge. According to the outlet’s […] The post BUDI95 Subsidy Mechanism Backend Managed By TNG Digital appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

It doesn’t feel that long ago that OPPO launched the A5 Pro for the local market. But today, the brand has announced the sequel, the A6 Pro, in Malaysia. Like before though, we’re only getting one configuration, and therefore only one price tag. But we’ll get to that in a bit. The OPPO A6 Pro […] The post OPPO A6 Pro Now Official In Malaysia For RM1,199 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Volvo has unveiled the 2026 edition of its EX90 all-electric SUV, which comes with some major upgrades. Its most significant improvement being the adoption of the automaker’s new 800-volt electric architecture that’s claimed to help the car charge more quickly and operate more efficiently. Compared with the previous 400V setup, the 800V platform generates less […] The post Volvo Unveils 2026 EX90 Electric SUV appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The Finance Ministry (MOF) has clarified that there will be no restriction on the number of times Malaysians can refill their vehicles with RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 subsidy scheme, which sets the price of the fuel at RM1.99 per litre starting 30 September. It clarified this through a statement that was released yesterday, responding […] The post Finance Ministry: No Daily Refuel Limit Under BUDI95 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The AI boom in recent years is not without its costs. Aside from requiring enormous amounts of energy to function, these AI systems generate a ton of heat, making cooling a major concern as current methods struggle to keep up with the needs of these data centres. However, it seems like Microsoft may have achieved […] The post Microsoft Unveils “Breakthrough” Microfluidics Tech For AI Chip Cooling appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

DJI has introduced the Osmo Nano, a miniature action camera that weighs only 52 grams but still manages to pack in premium recording capabilities. Despite its size, the device supports 4K video at up to 120 frames per second, complete with advanced stabilisation features and creative shooting modes. It’s also looking to be the brand’s […] The post DJI Osmo Nano Officially Launches; Starts From RM1,229 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

As we already know, WhatsApp has been working on an in-app translation feature since last year. After releasing the feature to certain beta testers, the messaging app is now making it available for general users on Android and iOS. When viewing a message in a different language, the user can long-press it and tap the […] The post WhatsApp Rolls Out Message Translation Feature appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Checks for qualification under the Budi Madani RON95 subsidy programme (BUDI95) will be available starting tomorrow on 25 September 2025, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan announced. Malaysians can verify their eligibility online at www.budimadani.gov.my, through customer service centres, or via the Setel and CaltexGO apps after completing identity verification. According to the […] The post BUDI95 Eligibility Checks Open Online And At Petrol Stations Starting Tomorrow appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Innosilicon is a name we haven’t heard in a while; the China-based company made headlines a few years ago when it announced its plans to launch its own GPUs. Fast forward to today, and the brand has launched its third generation Fenhua 3 GPU. According to a report by ITHome, the Fenghua 3 GPU is […] The post China’s Innosilicon Unveils Fenghua 3 GPU; Supports DX12 And Hardware Ray Tracing appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clearly drawn the ire of several Pokémon fans, after it posted a new video of ICE agents arresting alleged migrants. The one-minute video clip shows snippets of the anime’s opening theme spliced into the video. The video honestly doesn’t do the DHS any favours; not only does […] The post US DHS Draws Ire For Using Pokémon Opening Theme In ICE Raids appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Conversations around birth control usually focus on women, but Kevin Eisenfrats, one of the MIT Technology Review 2025 Innovators Under 35, is working to change that. His company, Contraline, is working toward testing new birth control options for men. Speakers: Kevin Eisenfrats, co-founder and CEO of Contraline, and Amy Nordrum, executive editor, MIT Technology Review Recorded on…  ( 16 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. It’s surprisingly easy to stumble into a relationship with an AI chatbot The news: The first large-scale computational analysis of the Reddit community r/MyBoyfriendIsAI, which is dedicated to discussing AI relationships, found that…  ( 20 min )

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. At a press conference on Monday, President Trump announced that his administration was taking action to address “the meteoric rise in autism.” He suggested that childhood…  ( 24 min )

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Millions of us use chatbots every day, even though we don’t really know how they work or how using them affects us. In…  ( 16 min )

It’s a tale as old as time. Looking for help with her art project, she strikes up a conversation with her assistant. One thing leads to another, and suddenly she has a boyfriend she’s introducing to her friends and family. The twist? Her new companion is an AI chatbot.  The first large-scale computational analysis of…  ( 22 min )

If you’ve spent any time working with JavaScript, you’ve most likely come across npm—whether installing packages like Express, Lodash, or React, or running commands like npm init. While using npm is second nature for many JavaScript developers, some ...  ( 12 min )

Regardless of their initial size or scope, projects tend to grow in complexity over time. As new features are added and requirements evolve, the number of components and the connections between them multiply. Services, handlers, repositories, externa...  ( 20 min )

Have you ever noticed your React application getting slower the longer you use it? This could be a result of memory leaks. Memory leaks are a common performance issue in React applications. They can slow down your application, crash your browser, and...  ( 9 min )

On paper, I studied computer science. However, most of my passions were artistic: writing, storytelling, and content creation. Over time, I found myself blending both worlds without recognizing it. Then I came across the term Creative Technologist an...  ( 7 min )

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As your API evolves, breaking changes are inevitable. Introducing API versioning ensures that your clients continue to work without disruption while you introduce new features and improvements. This guide covers how to implement API versioning in .NET Web API with practical examples, including a clean BaseApiController approach for centralized configuration. Backward Compatibility: Old clients continue to work with previous versions. Smooth Upgrades: You can introduce new endpoints without breaking existing functionality. Clear Communication: Clients know which version they are using. Better Lifecycle Management: Easier to deprecate old versions gradually. dotnet add package Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Versioning This package provides tools to version your API by query string, header, or URL…  ( 7 min )

Mastering the Logic Behind Every Program Imagine trying to navigate a city without a map or GPS. Every decision would be a guess, and you might end up lost or stuck in traffic. In the world of software development, algorithms are your map—guiding you through complex decisions and leading you to efficient solutions. Whether you're a front-end, back-end, or full-stack developer, mastering different algorithm structures turns you into a problem-solving navigator, helping you find the best route to success. An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions used to solve a problem or perform a task. It’s the logic engine behind every program. Imagine you’re standing at the entrance of a maze, trying to find the exit. Each move you make is a decision, and each decision is guided by logic. Pseud…  ( 8 min )

👩🏼‍💻 Hey everyone! I’m Megan — a full-stack creator who likes to break things (on purpose), fix them (eventually), and learn along the way. Right now I’m exploring: JavaScript + its sidekicks (React, Node.js, Next.js) Databases that don’t ghost me (Supabase, Firebase, Postgres) UI experiments with Tailwind + design tools Why I’m here: To share things I’m learning (the messy, the funny, and the useful) To connect with other devs who love building weird/cool/impactful stuff To keep myself accountable while navigating through projects 🚀 If you’re into web dev, new tools, or just want to chat about building things that almost work on the first try, I’d love to connect. Drop a comment and say hi 👋 — Megan  ( 6 min )

Hi everyone! I've been working on building my portfolio website using v0.app, and I thought, why not ask the amazing Dev Community for some fresh eyes? Everyone sees things differently, and your ideas and suggestions would mean a lot to me. Please take a moment to check out https://moyrith.com and share your thoughts. Thanks in advance for your time and support!  ( 6 min )

Continuing from Day 008 Progressive Enhancement. enhancing or improving CSS by using newer CSS syntax in web page design. I like how Keith puts it when talking about CSS: The language is intentionally designed to be both forward and backward compatible, and it provides you with the tools to keep your code working in both old and new browsers at the same time. Forward compatibility means that old browsers can handle newer CSS syntax. In other words, older browsers are “compatible with the future” because they will simply ignore what they don’t understand and use a fallback. A fallback is code the browser relies on if it doesn’t understand the newer syntax, provided the older code is declared. Backward compatibility means that new browsers can handle older CSS syntax. In other words, newer browsers are designed to understand legacy CSS. To understand it better: New CSS code works on an old browser = Forward Compatible Old CSS code works on an old browser = Normal New CSS code works on a new browser = Normal Old CSS code works on a new browser = Backward Compatible Understanding this gives you an advantage in styling web pages that work across most user agents. It’s good practice to keep learning and trying out newer, more efficient ways to write CSS, while still providing fallbacks. That way, users without updated browsers can still experience a functional design. This is basically the essence of Progressive Enhancement. I believe anyone can become a CSS Pro, and therefore I am.  ( 6 min )

Retrieval-Augmented Generation AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are amazing – they can write emails, answer questions, and even help with coding. But there’s one big problem: AI can sometimes invent details—it’s like guessing instead of knowing. This is called a hallucination. That’s why a new approach called RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) is becoming popular. It helps AI give more accurate and reliable answers by connecting it to real data. What is RAG? Your Attractive Heading Why is RAG Important? Where RAG is Used Today The Challenges Future of RAG It will search not just text, but also images, videos, and audio. Tiny RAG App (Node + SQLite) — Step‑by‑Step Project setup (TypeScript + openai + better-sqlite3) Goal: Ingest a small folder of .txt/.md files, embed & store chu…  ( 11 min )

Well, I don’t want to start with spoilers, and I definitely can’t retell the story better than Tim Box himself. I highly recommend that you start by watching the TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidGozDhOjg So, what did I learn from it… There are those that don’t feel anxiety, there are two very distinct groups, the first group, dead people, the second group (to his words) would be those we might refer to as Psychopaths Everyone is an individual, wired differently, with their own set of abilities or inabilities. But the things that we, as humans — or in other words, Homo sapiens — have in common due to evolution are the same set of feelings, fears, and base instincts. I completely agree with what he said. Experiencing high levels of anxiety over a long period of time is clearly no…  ( 8 min )

"Your SQL query failed. Let me fix that for you." This simple capability transforms LLM-generated SQL from a source of frustration into a reliable system component. Instead of trying to make LLMs perfect on the first try, we built a system where they can learn from their mistakes in real-time. When working with multiple LLM providers, we encountered varying rate limits and retry requirements. OpenAI might return 196-second retry-after headers, while Anthropic uses different patterns entirely. Our solution involved implementing intelligent retry logic that: Respects Long Delays: Properly handles retry-after headers beyond typical timeout limits Uses Exponential Backoff: Implements jitter to prevent thundering herd problems Selective Retries: Only retries on rate limit errors (HTTP 429), not…  ( 10 min )

Hey everyone, I’ve been working on documenting the cognitive architectures behind the KN-LAB frameworks, and I’d love to share the ideas here to get feedback from people thinking about AI, AGI, and cognitive systems. 🔹 Why Cognitive Architectures? Cognitive architectures are essentially the blueprints for intelligence: how knowledge is represented, processed, and used in reasoning, learning, and decision-making. They sit at the intersection of neuroscience-inspired models, symbolic AI, and adaptive learning systems. 🔹 The Foundations In building KN-LAB, I looked at multiple cognitive traditions: Information Processing Models → sensory → perception → memory → executive control Connectionist Models → parallel, distributed, adaptive networks (graceful degradation, content-addressable memory…  ( 7 min )

☝️ Resumo do artigo: Cliente → DNS/Host → IP público (LB do ingress-nginx) -> Pod do ingress-nginx (Nginx) → Ingress (host + path). Ingress decide quem recebe (host + path) e fala com Service. -> Service (ClusterIP:port, L4) → Endpoints (PodIP:targetPort). Service seleciona Pods por labels e encaminha para PodIP:targetPort. -> Pod (containers compartilham o mesmo IP, portas diferentes). Pod = mesmo IP para todos os containers; o que muda é a porta. 🚢 O que é um Pod: Containers do mesmo Pod compartilham: Network namespace → mesmo IP (o Pod IP), localhost comum Volumes (se montados). IMPORTANTE: Você não cria Pod “puro” na produção: cria um Deployment, que cria ReplicaSet, que cria Pods. 🧭 Por que usar Namespaces? Isolam nomes: api1 em dev e api1 em prod. Controlam acesso (RBAC), quotas, políticas de rede. Ciclo de vida: deletar o namespace remove tudo. 🧪 Exemplo prático: duas APIs no mesmo Pod (api3a + api3b): name: api3a image: https://suaiamgem ports: [{ name: http-api3a, containerPort: 8080 }] env: [{ name: ASPNETCORE_URLS, value: http://+:8080 }] readinessProbe: { httpGet: { path: "/", port: 8080 }, initialDelaySeconds: 5, periodSeconds: 10 } livenessProbe: { httpGet: { path: "/", port: 8080 }, initialDelaySeconds: 10, periodSeconds: 20 } name: api3b image: https://suaimagem ports: [{ name: http-api3b, containerPort: 8081 }] env: [{ name: ASPNETCORE_URLS, value: http://+:8081 }] readinessProbe: { httpGet: { path: "/", port: 8081 }, initialDelaySeconds: 5, periodSeconds: 10 } livenessProbe: { httpGet: { path: "/", port: 8081 }, initialDelaySeconds: 10, periodSeconds: 20 } ⁉️ - Por quê duas portas? Containers do mesmo Pod compartilham IP, então precisam portas diferentes. CONTINUAÇÂO NO PRÒXIMO POST...  ( 6 min )

Painkiller: Rogue Angel Trailer TL;DR Painkiller’s new Rogue Angel mode drops you and up to three friends into a procedurally generated Purgatory, where you’ll blast through demon hordes, snag tarot cards, weapons and items, and face off against epic bosses—all outside the main campaign. Mark your calendars for October 21, 2025: Painkiller storms PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC with its signature fast-paced, gothic mayhem. Redeem your soul by stopping the fallen angel Azazel’s invasion—solo or in co-op! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Silent Hill f drops you right into a blood-curdling nightmare as Hinako, where reality bends, monsters lurk, and everyday survival feels impossible. This quick guide condenses 8 early-game essentials—combat timings, weapon load-outs, consumable management, and hidden mechanics the game never talks about—to give you the upper hand before the fog swallows you whole. Whether you’re perfecting parries, hoarding health items, or sneaking past horrors, these survival hacks will keep you on your feet and ready to unravel Silent Hill f’s darkest secrets. Stay sharp, stay sane, and don’t let the shadows win. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction Time To First Byte (TTFB) is the single most visible metric for a site’s perceived speed. Even if your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are minified, a sluggish Nginx front‑end can add hundreds of milliseconds before the browser sees any data. In this tutorial we’ll walk through seven concrete steps you can apply on a typical Ubuntu 22.04 server to bring TTFB down to single‑digit milliseconds while keeping the configuration readable and maintainable. Brotli often outperforms gzip for text‑based assets (HTML, CSS, JS) while consuming comparable CPU. Ubuntu’s official repositories ship the ngx_brotli module as a dynamic loadable module. # Install prerequisites sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y build-essential libpcre3 libpcre3-dev zlib1g-dev libssl-dev git # Clone the m…  ( 8 min )

Als Entwickler kennst du das Problem: Du schreibst einen Artikel über "Die neuesten React 18 Features" und drei Monate später kommt React 19 raus. Dein Content ist Geschichte, der Traffic geht gegen null. Frustrierend, oder? Zeit für einen anderen Ansatz: Evergreen Content. Inhalte, die nicht nach dem nächsten Framework-Update in der Versenkung verschwinden, sondern Jahre später noch Developer anlocken wie ein gut dokumentiertes API. Trend Content ist wie das neueste JavaScript-Framework – alle reden darüber, aber in sechs Monaten ist es wieder vergessen. "Die 10 heißesten VS Code Extensions 2024" oder "Warum Bun das neue Node.js ist" können kurzfristig enormen Traffic bringen. Das Problem? Die Halbwertszeit ist brutal kurz. Evergreen Content hingegen ist wie eine gut geschriebene Dokument…  ( 8 min )

Introduction: Why SAST for C/C++? Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is a foundational practice in modern secure software development. Unlike dynamic or runtime analysis, SAST examines source code without executing it, identifying vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle when they are cheapest and easiest to fix. While enterprise-grade tools often dominate the conversation, lightweight, open-source alternatives like Flawfinder offer tremendous value. This is especially true for teams working with C/C++, embedded systems, or legacy codebases where simplicity, speed, and zero cost are critical. In this article, we'll apply Flawfinder to a sample C++ program, interpret its findings, and discuss how to integrate it into a development workflow. Why Flawfinder? Flawfinder is a …  ( 9 min )

Like most beginner web developers, I spent a lot of time following tutorials and building “to-do apps” that never made it beyond my own computer. They were good practice, but I wanted to build something real that people could actually use. gamepad tester a small web tool that lets you check whether your game controller is working properly right in the browser. The inspiration came from frustration. I plugged in my Xbox controller one day, and it just wasn’t behaving right in a game. Was it the controller, the USB cable, or the game itself? I didn’t overcomplicate it. Just HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Gamepad Tester body { font-family: sans-serif; } .button { display: inline-block; width: 40p…  ( 9 min )

La verdad es que esta nueva funcionalidad me deja frío, y es añadir una constante que puede ejecutar una función anónima no termina de convencerme. class Example { public const VALIDATOR = static function($value) { return !empty($value); }; } (fuente del código: https://pixicstudio.medium.com/php-8-5-new-developer-features-f9617311c590) functor o podemos usar también un trait, o incluso una clase con un método estático (pero mejor los traits). Un functor al ser una clase se puede inyectar sin problemas en otras clases y un trait está precisamente pensado para ser usado dentro de otras clases. interface Functor { public function fmap(callable $fn): Functor } class Arr implements Functor { protected $items; public function __construct(array $items) { $this->items = $items; } public function fmap(callable $fn): Functor { return new static(array_map($fn, $this->items)); } } (fuente del código: https://www.kai-sassnowski.com/post/php-functors-1/) Un functor o un servicio normal los plantearía en caso de que sea necesario conectar con la capa de Infraestructura (acceso a bbdd, a servicios externos de terceros, etc.), un trait por otro lado lo implementaría en caso de que correspondiere a la capa de Dominio para manipular datos pero es que no veo en que momento sería buena idea o interesante añadir una función anónima a una constante. Así que lo dicho, no veo en qué momento sería buena idea añadir una función anónima a una constante.  ( 6 min )

Introduction I built a small Python project where I use a well-known algorithm called BFS (Breadth-First Search), which I employ to recommend movies based on the closest match by genre. The BFS algorithm, for example, searches for movies related within N degrees of separation, for example: movie_graph = { "The Matrix" ["Inception", "Blade Runner", "Dark City"], "Inception": ["The Matrix", "Interstellar", "Memento"], # ... More connections } As you can see or try to understand, The Matrix is very similar to Blade Runner or Dark City (to some extent), and another film in roughly the same neighborhood would be: Inception is similar to or has connections to The Matrix, Interstellar, and, finally, Memento. For the structure, I went with something basic that’s always used for these small proj…  ( 13 min )

For many years, I've been developing web applications using the web platform as is. Recently, as many others, I've looked at what possibilities would be to use AI to help generate templates, components and even whole apps. In this post, I've decided to let Google's Gemini generate everything for a small web demo, using web components and see how it goes. For data, I decided to ask Gemini to generate a JSON file containing a structured JSON of the top 100 classic novels: Prompt: "Create a structured JSON file, containing a list of the top 100 classic novels, including author, title, release year and a short synopsis" Within seconds, I received a JSON containing the following: { "classic_novels": [ { "author": "Homer", "title": "The Odyssey", "release_year": -800, …  ( 8 min )

Swiss Tables the superior performance hashmap Eduardo Zepeda ・ Sep 22 #architecture #database #go  ( 6 min )

Stop Writing Mock Data by Hand - Meet Mongoose Test Factory! Are you tired of writing endless lines of mock data for your MongoDB tests? What if I told you there's a way to generate realistic test data with literally ZERO configuration? The Problem We All Face // We've ALL written this boring code... const mockUser = { name: "John Doe", email: "john@example.com", age: 25, isActive: true, // ... 50 more fields }; const anotherMockUser = { name: "Jane Smith", email: "jane@example.com", age: 30, // Copy-paste-modify hell continues... }; Sound familiar? Writing test data is: Time-consuming Error-prone Mind-numbingly boring Repetitive across projects The Game Changer What if you could do this instead: // 1. Apply one plugin userSchema.plugin(mongooseTestFactory); // 2. Gene…  ( 8 min )

I have been Vibe coding. Everybody is calling that shit. Yesterday, I was against the trend; now I jump on the wave. But why? What is it all about? When is it appropriate and when is not? I have been using GitHub Copilot for over a year, especially since it was free. I tried Cursor, and Gemini is my best friend. However, this is not vibe coding. At least, this is not working well with AI. I was doing it all wrong. GitHub Copilot is not Vibe coding This quarter, the CEO sent me on a mission: “I’d like you to test every AI tool you can and make a manual for your team. I want the hole agency working with AI. We must be more efficient.” Gemini or ChatGPT is the new Google. It is useful to ask questions, investigate, or improve your ideas. Cursor and GitHub Copilot are developer assistants. Fi…  ( 11 min )

Read this article on Signadot. One of the common challenges when working with GraphQL is managing schema evolution, especially testing changes introduced in a subgraph of a federated API without disrupting baseline traffic. This document presents an approach to address that challenge by combining WunderGraph with Signadot Sandboxes, enabling you to validate schema updates in an isolated environment while preserving baseline reliability. Before we explore how to integrate Sandboxes with WunderGraph, let’s define the baseline environment. We’ll follow the setup described in the WunderGraph Cosmo Cloud Onboarding guide, but adapt it to run on Kubernetes (using a local minikube cluster for this demo). Prerequisites: kubectl and minikube installed A WunderGraph Cosmo account The wgc CLI install…  ( 9 min )

Let's be real for a second. If you're still running retrospectives with sticky notes on a shared screen or, worse, trying to wrangle feedback through Slack threads, you're doing it wrong. Your team deserves better, and more importantly, your retrospectives could be SO much more effective with the right retro tool. I've been through the painful evolution of remote retrospectives, from awkward Zoom calls with shared Google Docs to clunky whiteboards that barely worked. But here's the thing, the right retro tool doesn't just digitize your sticky notes, it transforms your entire retrospective experience. Enter Kollabe, a retro tool that actually makes retrospectives... Fun! 🎉 Most retro tools treat retrospectives like a chore. They give you a digital board, some voting buttons, and call it a…  ( 13 min )

The Question That Started Everything What happens when you feed a recursive system a lie? Not just once, but repeatedly, letting it process its own increasingly corrupted outputs? I spent four months finding out, and the answer is both beautiful and terrifying. I started building what I called "Recursive Contamination Field Theory" (RCFT) - basically a framework to study memory dynamics in systems that eat their own outputs. Like a game of telephone, but the person is only talking to themselves, and we can measure exactly when they start believing their own distortions. Here's the core loop that started it all: def recursive_update(field, memory, alpha=0.3, gamma=0.9): """ The dangerous loop - systems eating their own outputs """ # Current state influenced by memory n…  ( 8 min )

The frontend developers who lived at number 2013, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They believed in separation of concerns - HTML in templates, JavaScript in scripts, CSS in stylesheets. And here I was, breaking all their sacred rules. I was small and skinny for my age, and wore my cousin jQuery's oversized hand-me-downs. My code looked clunky next to him. The year was 2013 - May 29th, to be exact - when Jordan Walke first introduced me to the world at JSConf US. I wore my Sunday best to the conference. The programmers looked skeptical. Some even hostile. To them, I was a step backward. "JSX! Mixing HTML and JavaScript? That's an abomination," they scoffed. Underneath my awkwardness, I had talent. My secret sauce -> always redraw the who…  ( 8 min )

If there's one thing every developer has heard, it's: "first make it work, then optimize". And it's true - you can't write the most performant code in the world if it doesn't actually solve the problem. What Big O Is (in Simple Terms) Main Types of Big O with C# Examples O(1) - Constant Explanation: Time doesn't depend on input size. Pros: Best type of complexity, extremely fast and scalable.  Cons: Not always possible; depends on the problem. Example: Accessing an array element by index: arr[5] O(n) - Linear Explanation: Grows proportionally to the number of items. Pros: Usually acceptable for large inputs.  Cons: Can be slow if the input is huge. Example: Iterating through all items in a list  C# Example: O(n²) - Quadratic Explanation: *Grows quickly due to nested loops.  Cons: **Worst complexity here; not scalable for large inputs. Nested loops  C# Example: / } * Explanation: Grows slowly, even with large inputs. Pros: Very efficient; grows slowly even with large data sets.  Cons: Usually requires data to be specially structured (like a tree or sorted array). Example: Binary search in a sorted array  C# Example: O(n log n) - Linearithmic Explanation: More efficient than O(n²), often used in sorting. Pros: Acceptable for most inputs; great for tasks like sorting.  Cons: Slower than linear or logarithmic, but still scalable. Example: **Efficient sorting algorithms, like MergeSort or QuickSort (average case) var sorted = numbers.OrderBy(x => x).ToList(); Why This Matters In practice, Big O helped me understand that not all code scales well.  Two algorithms can solve the exact same problem, but one stays fast even with millions of records, while the other becomes practically unusable. Knowing this made me start looking at my code differently.  It's no longer just: "does it work?", but also: "will it still work well if the data grows 10x or 100x?".  ( 7 min )

I guess you are here because you saw a LinkedIn job post for an ML Engineer. Or maybe you just heard the buzzword on Instagram about how AI is changing the world. Or you are simply a curious learner who wants to explore opportunities in your career. Whatever the reason, this is the only roadmap you will need to become an AI/ML Engineer in 2026. By the end of this article, I will also list helpful resources and books that personally helped me in my journey. The first and foremost reason: money. Companies are paying millions and billions to the best minds in the industry who can help them build the next ChatGPT. Even mid-level companies are investing in AI. Beyond that, this is just the beginning. The rise is still on the way and, as they say, “During a gold rush, sell shovels.” Be part of t…  ( 9 min )

In Azure, a subnet has a single address prefix, a part of your Virtual Network (VNet) address space. This works fine until your workloads outgrow the available IPs. Traditionally, the fix meant creating a new subnet and moving resources, often causing downtime. Now, Azure has introduced a multiple-prefix subnet feature that lets you expand capacity without redeploying. Sometimes, your subnet prefix is too small and doesn’t fit your needs anymore. In many situations, it is not a problem. Think of a subnet as a logical grouping of virtual network interfaces (vNICs) that share the same network policies, like Network Security Groups (NSGs), NAT Gateways, and route tables. Within the same VNet, vNICs can communicate directly, regardless of which subnet they’re in. Adding a new prefix to the VN…  ( 8 min )

🔹 1. AWS Service Health Dashboard (SHD) Scope: Global view — status of all AWS services across all regions. URL: https://status.aws.amazon.com Use case: To check if any AWS service is having an outage (not specific to your account). Audience: Anyone (publicly accessible, no login needed). You can check it here : https://health.aws.amazon.com/health/status Scope: Account-specific view — how AWS service events directly impact your resources. Accessible in your AWS Management Console (needs login). Shows alerts, notifications, and remediation guidance tailored to your resources. Can integrate with CloudWatch Events/EventBridge to trigger automation (like sending an SNS notification). ✅ Example: us-east-1a is on hardware that AWS needs to replace, you’ll get a scheduled maintenance event in your personal health dashboard. Feature Service Health Dashboard Personal Health Dashboard Scope All AWS customers (public) Your AWS account/resources Login Required? ❌ No ✅ Yes Use Case General AWS service outages by region Specific alerts for your resources Proactive Notifications ❌ No ✅ Yes (via EventBridge/SNS) Granularity Broad, service-wide Resource/account-specific ✅ In short: SHD = AWS-wide service status (macro view, public). PHD = Your account’s impact + alerts (micro view, private).  ( 6 min )

Se tem uma coisa que todo desenvolvedor já ouviu é: “primeiro faz funcionar, depois otimiza”. E é verdade, não adianta escrever o código mais performático do mundo se ele não resolve o problema. Mas chega um momento da jornada em que apenas “funcionar” não é suficiente. Foi aí que eu esbarrei na famosa Big O Notation. No começo, parecia um bicho de sete cabeças, cheio de letras e gráficos que não faziam muito sentido. Mas quando comecei a aplicar no meu código, percebi que não era só teoria de faculdade: fazia diferença de verdade no dia a dia. A Big O Notation é uma forma de descrever a eficiência de um algoritmo em relação ao crescimento da entrada de dados. O nome vem de “Order of”, ou seja, a “ordem de crescimento” do algoritmo. O O() que aparece na notação é uma forma matemática…  ( 8 min )

Introduction What is Apache kafka? Apache Kafka as an event streaming platform To publish (write) and subscribe to (read) streams of events, including continuous import/export of your data from other systems. To store streams of events durably and reliably for as long as you want. To process streams of events as they occur or retrospectively. And all this functionality is provided in a distributed, highly scalable, elastic, fault-tolerant, and secure manner. Kafka can be deployed on bare-metal hardware, virtual machines, and containers, and on-premises as well as in the cloud. You can choose between self-managing your Kafka environments and using fully managed services offered by a variety of vendors. How does Kafka work? Servers Clients Components of kafka Producer - Producers are applic…  ( 11 min )

his guide provides a comprehensive overview of essential security concepts, authentication methods, regulatory compliance standards, and network security technologies critical for the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam. Authentication is the process of proving you are who you say you are. While it often seems as simple as entering a username and password, a complex framework and multiple protocols operate behind the scenes to secure access to network resources. Screenshot from https://medium.com/@sabhareeshw/the-aaa-framework-the-pillars-of-secure-access-control-6c5e207f2bfa The AAA framework is a foundational model for securing network access. It consists of three distinct components: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting. Identification: The process begins with identification, where a…  ( 12 min )

This is a very nuanced post. Apologies if I ramble a little initially, but I think it is essential to describe the nuance before going further. The first argument I often hear for a multi-cloud strategy is cost optimization. The idea is that you can cherry-pick the cheapest services from each provider. While this sounds great on a whiteboard, the reality is far more complex and often more expensive. First, you are now paying for duplicate infrastructure, even if it's just for disaster recovery or failover. You have to account for data transfer costs between clouds, which can be astronomical and are often overlooked in initial planning. Furthermore, you lose the volume discounts and committed-use savings you might have negotiated with a single provider. The engineering effort required to b…  ( 8 min )

A few years back, I was all about coding. SEO, and coding slowly faded away from my routine. This year, I decided to start again. 📚 Learning + Practice! Self-learning Self-implementation Attending classes alongside my practice 💻 First Project: A Tribute Page! After just 1.5 months of coding again, I created a tribute website dedicated to Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan — my role model. It’s simple. Not fancy. Not highly modern. But for me, it’s a big achievement — because it reflects learning, effort, and persistence. *Still Learning, Still Growing! I’m still in the learning phase, and I plan to share more projects soon as I improve step by step. ✨ Why I’m Sharing This! Because even small projects matter. I’m a beginner, and I want to ask seniors here: What more should I implement on this page to make it better? I’ll wait for your valuable suggestions and feedback. 🙌  ( 6 min )

Intro When EventBridge delivers messages to its target, there can be many reasons that cause failing to send a message. There can be permission issues, rate limits or the unavailability of the target or even can be a glitch in the AWS itself, just to name a few. No matter what the reason is, it is always ideal to get notified that there is an issue delivering messages and the reason for the failure. In this blog post I will discuss how a dead letter queue can be useful to get notified when the EventBridge fails to deliver messages to its target. Dead letter queues are unsung heroes of the event driven architecture 😀. Those are easy to set up and manage yet greatly improve the resilience of a system. Also it is very cost effective. Let’s see how we can capture the target delivery failure…  ( 8 min )

As a long-time WebStorm user trying to migrate to VSCode (mainly because VSCode seems to integrate better with modern AI tools and extensions), I quickly noticed some differences—especially around Git conflict resolution. While VSCode is powerful and extremely customizable, there are still areas where WebStorm offers a smoother, more feature-rich experience out of the box. In WebStorm, conflict resolution feels more granular. You can manage each line individually: In VSCode, the built-in merge editor works differently. It highlights conflict sections and provides options like “Accept Current,” “Accept Incoming,” “Accept Both,” or “Compare Changes.” However, it applies the choice to the whole conflict block, not line by line. This is faster for simple cases, but less precise if you want fine-grained control: After resolving a merge, it’s often useful to double-check which files originally had conflicts—especially when reviewing your work or collaborating on complex merges. In WebStorm, this is straightforward. The Git log not only shows merge commits but also clearly highlights which files had conflicts during that merge: In VSCode, you can see the list of files changed in a merge commit, but not specifically which ones had conflicts. Even with GitLens, the UI focuses on “modified vs added vs deleted” files. Conflict status isn’t preserved in the UI, so you lose that bit of insight after the merge is completed:  ( 6 min )

Create and configure network security groups Scenarion Your organization requires the network traffic in the app-vnet to be tightly controlled. You identify these requirements. The frontend subnet has web servers that can be accessed from the internet. An application security group (ASG) is required for those servers. The ASG should be associated with any virtual machine interface that is part of the group. This will allow the web servers to be easily managed. Skilling tasks Create a network security group. Create network security group rules. Associate a network security group to a subnet. Create and use application security groups in network security group rules. Create the network infrastructure for the exercise Note: This exercise requires the Lab 01 virtual networks and s…  ( 8 min )

Create and configure virtual networks *Networking in the digital and telecommunication environment can be described as interconnected computing devices that exchange data and share resources, and in some cases, external objects and locations. * These networked devices use a system of rules, called communications protocols, to transmit information over physical or wireless technologies. This operation is not different in a virtual environment (e.g, Cloud); however, it is called Virtual Networking Introduction: Purpose and Objectives Purpose Azure virtual networking services help organizations build secure, private cloud networks that protect workloads and ensure reliable connectivity. Their main purpose is to provide network isolation, traffic filtering, and encryption to safeguard sensit…  ( 8 min )

Today I received an Upwork job invite titled Experienced Node.js Coder Needed for Bug Fix” It looked normal at first, but a few details didn’t sit right: 💸 Unrealistic budget for a simple bug fix. 📦 The client insisted I download and run a ZIP immediately to “see the error.” 👤 Profile not payment verified and brand-new. Instead of running it, I inspected the archive without executing anything. node/helpers/css.js reads a “CSS” file (public/css/types.txt) and runs it with eval() only on Windows. types.txt isn’t CSS at all—it’s obfuscated JavaScript that extracts hidden ZIPs (js.zip, node.zip, i.zip),and silently spawns Windows executables via cmd.exe /c start. The project even bundles a 7-Zip binary so it can unpack those hidden files locally.**_ That pattern—obfuscation + hidden zips + detached .exe launch—is exactly how a dropper/backdoor works. I’ve flagged the job and reported it to @Upwork Trust & Safety so they can warn others. 🔑 Takeaways for fellow freelancers Never run code from strangers without first looking inside (even on trusted platforms). Watch for red flags: unverified payment, big payout for trivial work, pressure to run code immediately. If something feels off, stop, inspect, and report. Stay safe and keep each other safe. Upwork #freelance #security #NodeJS #infosec #webdev #malware  ( 6 min )

Introduction Building OCR models for right-to-left (RTL) languages like Arabic, Urdu, Persian, or Hebrew often suffers from a lack of annotated training data. SynthDoG-RTL is a synthetic document generator adapted from Donut’s SynthDoG, extended to handle RTL text rendering correctly. In this post, we’ll walk through how advanced developers can generate large-scale synthetic datasets compatible with Donut. SynthDoG (Synthetic Document Generator) was introduced with Donut to create training data on the fly for document understanding. SynthDoG-RTL extends it by: Supporting RTL text direction and contextual script shaping. Including sample corpora, fonts, and templates for Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hebrew, and others. Allowing custom YAML configuration for layouts, distortions, and effects. Cl…  ( 7 min )

When most of us think about search engines, the first name that comes to mind is Google. It has dominated the market for years, but the search landscape is more diverse than it looks at first glance. Some engines run completely on their own technology, while others rely on the bigger players in the background. In this article, we will look at the top search engines and also see which ones are truly independent and which ones are borrowing results from others. Google is the clear leader in the search world. Its search index and ranking algorithms are built in-house, and it runs its own infrastructure. Every other search engine is compared against Google in terms of accuracy, speed, and relevance. Bing is Microsoft’s answer to Google. It powers not only its own search engine but also many ot…  ( 7 min )

Introduction Have you ever tried uploading a photo to a government portal, university application form, or job site, only to see this dreaded error: ❌ “Your file must be under 100KB.” It doesn’t matter that your photo is crystal-clear, perfectly cropped, and 2MB in size. The site simply won’t accept it unless it fits neatly into that tiny KB box. I’ve been there. You’ve probably been there. And as developers, we’ve definitely seen our users get stuck there. That’s where image compression comes in. In this article, I want to walk you through the journey of taking an image from megabytes to kilobytes in a way that’s practical, developer-friendly, and user-first. We’ll cover: Why image compression still matters in 2025. How lossy vs lossless compression really works. Client-side vs server-s…  ( 8 min )

React is often called a “Single Page Application” framework, but you might see multiple pages in your UI. How does that work? Let’s break it down. ✨ When people say React apps are Single Page Applications (SPA): The app loads one HTML file from the server, usually index.html. React dynamically renders components inside a root element, without fully reloading the page. All navigation and content changes happen client-side, in JavaScript. 💡 The “single page” refers to one HTML shell, not that your app can’t have multiple views or sections. Even though SPAs are technically one HTML page, users expect different URLs for different views: /home → Homepage /profile → User profile /settings → Settings page Without routing: Navigation would rely on showing/hiding components manually, which is mess…  ( 7 min )

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded in recent years, powering everything from chatbots and recommendation engines to image generators and autonomous agents. But if you’re just starting out, the jargon can feel overwhelming. transformers, embeddings, RAG, and fine-tuning pop up everywhere. This guide breaks down 20 fundamental AI concepts in plain language. At the core of today’s AI revolution are LLMs like GPT, Claude, and Llama. predict the next word. Input: “All that glitters…” “…is not gold.” That simple predictive mechanism unlocks surprising intelligence. Before text can be fed into a model, it’s chopped into tokens (small chunks of text). Example: “dancing” → [“danc”, “ing”] This allows the model to work with language at a granular, structured level. Models convert tokens into …  ( 8 min )

Hi, I'm Shrijith Venkatramana. Right now, I'm building on an aggregation of 50,000+ resources on my site Free DevTools. This site hosts many free developer tools, manuals, cheatsheets and icon sets - which you can download or use without any login. Do give it a try here Git branching lets developers work on features or fixes without disrupting the main codebase. At its core, branches are lightweight pointers to commits, making them efficient for managing parallel development. This article breaks down how branching operates inside Git, with examples to show the mechanics in action. In Git, a branch isn't a full copy of the code—it's a reference to a specific commit. Stored in the .git/refs/heads/ directory, each branch file contains the SHA-1 hash of the commit it points to. This design kee…  ( 10 min )

Deploying applications seamlessly is a crucial skill in today's software engineering and DevOps landscape. In this guide, I’ll show you how to deploy a Flask app using GitHub Actions, Docker Hub, and AWS ECS. Prerequisites A Flask application in a GitHub repository. A Docker Hub account and repository. AWS Account. Basic familiarity with Docker. Write Code: You write and commit your Flask app code to GitHub. GitHub Actions: When you push your changes: The workflow builds a Docker image. The image is pushed to Docker Hub. AWS ECS is updated to use the latest image. AWS ECS: ECS pulls the Docker image from Docker Hub and runs your app on the cloud. Access Your App: Your app is live and accessible via a URL or public IP. GitHub: Centralized code repository with version control. Docker: Standa…  ( 12 min )

A recent blog post from Vercel on MCP API design triggered me. According to the blog post, it is not a great idea to just wrap your normal API with an MCP server. Instead, the developer should build new MCP operations that focus on workflows that combine what would otherwise take multiple sequential API calls. They give the following example for an implementation of a workflow-style MCP operation called deploy_project: server.tool( "deploy_project", "Deploy a project with environment variables and custom domain", { repo_url: z.string(), domain: z.string(), environment_variables: z.record(z.string()), branch: z.string().default("main") }, async ({ repo_url, domain, environment_variables, branch }) => { // Handle the complete workflow internally const proj…  ( 8 min )

NGINX ออก Preview Release ของตัว ACME แบบ Native พร้อมใช้แล้ววันนี้ สำหรับ NGINX Plus R35 (Based on NGINX OSS 1.29.0) และ NGINX OSS 1.29.1 Automated Certificate Management Environment　(ACME) เป็นโปรโตคอลที่ใช้คุยกับ Certificate Authority (CA) หรือบางท่านเรียนคนออก Certificate ที่มาช่วยบอกว่าเว็บไซต์ของเราเป็นเว็บแท้แน่นอน โดย ACME ช่วย Automate กระบวนการ ตั้งแต่ Issuing, Validating, Renewing, Revoking ครบวงจร โดยปกติถ้าเรา Configure HTTPS บน NGINX ก็จะต้องใส่ Certificate ด้วย ซึ่งการได้มาซึ่ง Certificate นี้ เราอาจทำเอง หรือใช้เครื่องมือ (เช่น Certbot) ช่วยก็ได้ NGINX ใช้ Rust SDK มาช่วย โดยแยกเป็น Module ชื่อ nginx-plus-module-acme และ nginx-module-acme สำหรับ NGINX Plus และ NGINX OSS ตามลำดับ การใช้งาน หลังจากติดตั้ง NGINX Plus ตามขั้นตอนปกติ ให้รันติดตั้ง nginx-plus-module-acme ด้วย เช่…  ( 6 min )

A well-crafted list is like a perfectly organized toolbox—every item has its place, you can find what you need instantly, and adding new tools feels natural. Lists are Python's workhorses, simple yet powerful, capable of elegant solutions when handled with intention. In Python, lists follow the same snake_case naming conventions as other variables, but their plural nature and the way you build and use them opens up a world of expressive possibilities. The best lists announce their contents and intention from the moment you see them: # Collections with clear identity student_names = ["Alice", "Bob", "Carol", "David"] daily_temperatures = [72, 75, 68, 70, 73] error_messages = [] completed_tasks = [] # Lists that hint at their structure user_emails = ["alice@example.com", "bob@company.org"] …  ( 8 min )

Multi-Brand Dynamic Theming in React Using Context API 🎨 While working on a project at my company, I faced a real challenge: we needed to ship the same application to multiple brands, each with its own unique theme and design guidelines. Passing props for every component became messy, and maintaining different codebases for each brand was unsustainable. This is when I explored React Context API for dynamic theming at runtime, and it transformed our workflow. Avoids prop drilling across components Supports dynamic runtime theme switching Centralizes theme management for consistency Makes the app scalable for multiple clients or brands Imagine shipping the same project to 5 different brands. Each brand has its own primary and secondary colors, fonts, and styling. You don’t want to rewrit…  ( 8 min )

Se você está pensando em dar os primeiros passos no mundo da programação, essa leitura vai te ajudar. Vamos desvendar o que é Java, por que essa linguagem continua sendo uma das mais importantes do mercado e, o mais importante, como você pode escrever e executar seu primeiro programa. Vamos começar! O que é Java e por que é tão popular? Java é uma linguagem de programação de alto nível, orientada a objetos, criada há quase 30 anos. Mas não se engane pela idade! Sua popularidade persiste por motivos muito fortes: Independência de Plataforma: Graças ao seu lema "escreva uma vez, rode em qualquer lugar" (write once, run anywhere), um código Java pode ser executado em Windows, macOS ou Linux sem alterações. A Mágica por trás do Java: A JVM O segredo da independência de plataforma do Java é a J…  ( 8 min )

Introduction Most ESP32 + AWS IoT Core examples/tutorials use the Arduino framework and rely on manually clicking through the AWS console. That approach works for quick demos, but it quickly becomes confusing and error-prone—especially if you need to reproduce the setup or scale to multiple devices. I recently created a repository that makes it much easier to get ESP32 devices securely talking to AWS IoT Core with Infrastructure-as-Code, and modern firmware written in Rust using the Espressif ESP-IDF framework. The tools needed to get this example working are described in the repository Basic understanding of the MQTT protocol Basic understanding of terraform Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/RamMaths/aws-iot-esp32-example.git Instead of another “hello world” demo, …  ( 10 min )

Introduction Running Nginx as a front‑end web server is common, but without proper hardening it can become an easy target for attackers. This guide walks you through seven practical steps to lock down Nginx using TLS, a robust firewall, and Fail2Ban. The checklist is written from the perspective of a DevOps lead who needs repeatable, auditable security controls for production workloads. Outdated TLS versions (1.0/1.1) are deprecated and vulnerable to POODLE, BEAST, and other attacks. Edit your nginx.conf (or a dedicated snippet in /etc/nginx/conf.d/) to force TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 only: # /etc/nginx/conf.d/ssl.conf ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3; ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on; ssl_ciphers \ "ECDHE-ECDSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:\ ECDHE-ECDSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305:EC…  ( 8 min )

This post covers the fundamentals of subnetting in the AWS console and how to properly subnet your networks. In AWS, subnetting is dividing your VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)network into smaller networks called subnets. A subnet is a network within a network. To properly divide your VPC CIDR block into working subnets you must first understand what CIDR blocks are made up of. CIDR blocks are made up of five numbers, the first four being the routing prefix and the last number with usually has a "/" before the number and it is called a netmask e.g (10.0.0.0/24). Each octet in the routing prefix separated by dots have 8 bit. The net mask tells you how many of the 32 bit routing prefix must be fixed or allocated for the network identifier. So in a /24 net mask the first three octets are fixed and the fourth one can change to give you a group of IP addresses that are consecutive to one another. For this example we will be using an IP address with a /24 net mask. Take the IP dress 10.0.0.0/24 the simple way to calculate the number of available IP addresses here would be Further subnetting of our VPC into a /27 network would mean we have 32 subnets to allocate per subnet which means we can have up to 8 subnets in the VPC. To make sure your subnets do not have overlapping IPs you can configure your IP ranges like this: The fist subnet can have an IP range of 10.0.0.0/27 - 10.0.0.32/27, the second subnet should then have IPs ranging from 10.0.0.33/27 - 10.0.0.64/27 the third subnet follows with would range from 10.0.0.65/27 - 10.0.0.96/27 etc. Each subnet in the /27 network start where the previous one ended. Subnetting is the most crucial part of a cloud infrastructure and knowing how to subnet a network is a crucial skill for a cloud engineer. Learning and writing about this today has deepened my knowledge of subnets and I hope reading this post does the same for you too.  ( 7 min )

React Scheduler and Fiber Architecture Explained : Under the Hood 🚀 React’s scheduler is like a super-efficient project manager for your UI updates. It decides what work to do, when, and in which order, ensuring smooth and responsive applications. This post explains React’s scheduler, Fiber, and reconciliation in an intuitive, story-like flow. React also introduces modern features like: ⏳ Time Slicing: Splitting work into chunks to keep UI responsive. ⚡ Concurrent Rendering: Rendering multiple parts of the UI in parallel, without blocking the main thread. 🧩 Incremental Rendering: Gradually updating the UI in pieces, allowing urgent updates to take priority. The scheduler is the engine that makes these possible by managing work priorities, yielding, and resuming tasks intelligently. Sto…  ( 8 min )

To implement Data Concurrency and Read Consistency, Oracle stores transaction metadata in part of the data block header. This area of the block header is called the Interested Transaction List (ITL) and can contain multiple slots. A transaction that wants to acquire a row must occupy an ITL slot in the block header of the block that contains that row. In the slot the database records information such as the Transaction ID (XID), the Undo Block Address (UBA), and the number of rows the transaction has locked in that block. Each slot belongs to a single transaction, and each transaction can occupy only one slot per block. When a transaction ends (COMMIT or ROLLBACK), its ITL slot becomes reusable by other transactions. The size of each transaction slot is about 24 bytes. Note that physical r…  ( 13 min )

Validation, Cleanup, and Wrapping Things Up Properly You made it. The refactor is merged. You didn't break production (hopefully). Now what? A refactor isn't truly done when the code is merged — it's done when you've validated its impact, cleaned up the mess, and learned from the process. Let's go over what happens after the refactor. Compare your "before" and "after" metrics: Metric Before After Result Test coverage 58% 85% ✅ Improvement Average response time 600ms 320ms ✅ Faster Cyclomatic complexity 18 7 ✅ Cleaner logic Bug reports/week 4 1 ✅ More stable If the results don't show improvement: Re-evaluate the refactor goals Check if you optimized the wrong thing Or consider follow-up iterations 💡 Don't assume success — measure it. Now that it's in production or …  ( 7 min )

Oasis CLI is now officially available on Homebrew, making it easier than ever to install and manage on macOS and Linux. Previously, developers needed to download unsigned binaries or work through manual installation steps. With Homebrew support, you get: One-line installation and updates Signed and verified packages Consistent workflow across Mac and Linux Easier setup for CI/CD pipelines If you already use Homebrew, installation is a single command: brew install oasis Updating to the latest version is just as simple: brew upgrade oasis And if you ever need to remove it: brew uninstall oasis Once installed, you can start interacting with the Oasis stack right from your terminal. For example: # Check your installation oasis --version # Deploy a smart contract to Sapphire oasis tx contract upload ./my_contract.wasm # Interact with an existing contract oasis tx contract call --method myMethod --args '{"key": "value"}' # Query chain state oasis query block The CLI supports workflows for Sapphire (confidential EVM), ROFL (runtime offchain logic), and more. Reproducibility: Homebrew formulas make it easier to lock versions in dev environments. Automation: Simplifies setup in CI/CD pipelines—just brew install oasis in your workflow. Cross-platform consistency: Works the same across macOS and Linux environments. With Homebrew support, the Oasis CLI is now much easier to integrate into daily development. Whether you’re deploying confidential contracts on Sapphire or experimenting with ROFL, you can now install and update your tools with a single command. 👉 Check out the formula here and start building.  ( 6 min )

Aplicações modernas funcionam raramente isoladas. Muitas vezes temos um frontend que lida com a experiência do usuário, e um backend que concentra as regras de negócio e o acesso a dados sensíveis. Neste artigo, vamos construir uma solução que utiliza Next.js como frontend, integrando a autenticação com o Microsoft Entra ID (antigo Azure Active Directory), e um backend em Node/TypeScript que valida tokens JWT emitidos pelo Entra ID antes de liberar o acesso a rotas protegidas. A solução pode ser entendida em cinco passos principais: O usuário acessa a aplicação em Next.js e inicia o login. O NextAuth.js redireciona o usuário para o Microsoft Entra ID. Após a autenticação, o Entra ID retorna um ID Token e um Access Token para o Next.js. O frontend envia o Access Token ao backend, no header…  ( 8 min )

Motivation and Overview Have you ever struggled to plan the perfect outdoor adventure? Juggling routes, deciphering weather forecasts, and wondering if you've remembered everything? I've been there. To make life easier for other adventurers, I've started developing a hiking trip planner that simplifies the process and eases any pre-trip doubts. After experiencing burnout in my software engineering career, I revisited an idea I'd been sitting on for years. In doing so, I reignited my passion for coding, development, and exploring new technologies. This project gives me a way to channel my skills into something meaningful, with the potential to genuinely help others. Right now, my project is an item inventory, checklist, and trip planning app. It's a work in progress, with several features…  ( 10 min )

A well-named variable is like a clear sign on a mountain trail—it tells you exactly where you are and where you're going. It carries meaning effortlessly, making your code read like a story that anyone can follow. The best variable names are like good friends—you understand them immediately: # Variables that speak truth user_age = 25 email_address = "sarah@example.com" is_logged_in = True shopping_cart_total = 127.50 # Collections that describe their contents active_users = get_active_users() pending_orders = filter_pending_orders() error_messages = [] Each name reveals its purpose without ceremony. When you see user_age, you know it's a number representing someone's age. When you encounter is_logged_in, you immediately understand it's a boolean flag. No translation required. Short names…  ( 8 min )

trustless and private? Traditional approaches force developers to either hand over control of keys or expose sensitive trading strategies to the chain. zkAGI is addressing this with PawPad, a platform for private trading agents built on the Oasis Protocol. By combining the Sapphire runtime (confidential smart contracts) with ROFL (TEE-based offchain execution), PawPad enables secure, multichain wallet control and encrypted strategy execution—without relying on bridges. Building multichain agents involves several pain points: Key Management: Users must trust that developers won’t misuse private keys. Confidentiality: Onchain execution risks revealing strategies to competitors. Cross-Chain Complexity: Each chain has its own SDKs, account formats, and signing flows. PawPad tackles these issue…  ( 7 min )

NestJS is a progressive Node.js framework for building efficient, reliable, and scalable server-side applications. Combining the best ideas from OOP (Object-Oriented Programming), FP (Functional Programming), and FRP (Functional Reactive Programming), it gives you a fully-architected, batteries-included platform on top of Express (or Fastify). If you’re coming from Angular, you’ll feel right at home with its module/controller/service structure and powerful dependency-injection system. 1. What is NestJS? Wraps a mature HTTP server library (Express or Fastify) Standardizes application architecture around modules, controllers, and providers Leverages TypeScript’s type system for compile-time safety and clear APIs Offers built-in support for things like validation, configuration, and testing npm install -g @nestjs/cli nest new my-app cd my-app Modules @Module({ Controllers @get() — Defines a get request @post() — Defines a post request @Delete() — Delete request @Put() — Put request Here is an example of a simple controller with one get route: @Controller('item') @get() Providers @Injectable() create(item: Item) { findAll(): Item[] { Now that we have defined our service let’s use it in our controller: @Controller('item') @get() Usage Here is a simple example of the OnModuleInit interface: import { Injectable, OnModuleInit } from '@nestjs/common'; @Injectable() The module has been initialized.); Pipes transformation — transform input data to the desired output Usage: import { PipeTransform, Injectable, ArgumentMetadata } from '@nestjs/common'; @Injectable() In this example we check if the metatag we provided isn’t empty and if so we converted the received data to the metatype we defined. Unit tests import { Test } from '@nestjs/testing'; describe('ItemService', () => { beforeEach(async () => { service = module.get(ItemService); }); it('should be defined', () => { expect(service).toBeDefined(); }); });  ( 7 min )

Introduction Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers have revolutionized how AI applications access external tools and data sources. From web browsing with Playwright to documentation search with Context7, MCPs provide a standardized way to extend AI capabilities beyond their training data. However, as the MCP ecosystem grows, managing multiple servers becomes increasingly complex. Each MCP server typically requires separate installation, configuration, and maintenance across different clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code. This fragmentation creates several pain points: Configuration sprawl: Each client needs individual server configurations Dependency conflicts: Different servers may require conflicting Python versions or packages Resource overhead: Multiple server process…  ( 10 min )

Desenvolvedores que atuam no ecossistema blockchain frequentemente enfrentam um desafio comum: como obter dados do mundo real, como preços de ativos, de forma segura e confiável dentro de uma aplicação descentralizada. A dependência de serviços centralizados pode criar um ponto de falha, e as limitações de planos gratuitos podem ser um obstáculo. A Chainlink Data Feeds surge como uma solução robusta para esse problema, oferecendo dados descentralizados e auditáveis diretamente on-chain. Neste guia, construiremos uma aplicação em Golang para consultar os preços de múltiplos tokens de forma concorrente e eficiente, utilizando a infraestrutura da Chainlink. Por padrão, blockchains são sistemas isolados; elas não conseguem acessar dados de sistemas externos (off-chain). Essa limitação é conh…  ( 11 min )

Have you ever wondered how JavaScript/Node.js efficiently handles complex requests despite being single-threaded? What happens when a CPU-intensive task runs on your backend, affecting other requests? Is there a way to run these tasks separately and simultaneously? In this article, we'll explore how to achieve this by understanding single-threading vs. multi-threading and how the Worker Threads module can help improve Node.js performance. SIngle-threaded JavaScript: We all know that, unlike languages like C++, C#, and Java, which support multi-threading, JavaScript is single-threaded because it was originally built for client-side scripting to make web pages interactive and run only in the browser. But over time, we can now run JavaScript on the server thanks to Node.js. Due to this sing…  ( 13 min )

What is Ansible? Ansible is an open-source automation platform that simplifies configuration management, application deployment, task automation, and orchestration. It uses a simple, human-readable language (YAML) and operates over SSH without requiring agents on target machines. Agentless: No need to install software on target machines Simple: Uses YAML syntax that's easy to read and write Powerful: Can manage complex multi-tier deployments Idempotent: Safe to run multiple times without side effects Secure: Uses SSH and doesn't leave software installed on targets A list of managed nodes (servers, network devices, etc.) that Ansible controls. Can be static files or dynamic sources. YAML files containing a series of tasks to execute on target hosts. Think of them as automation scripts. In…  ( 10 min )

I’m starting a new series of blogs where I’ll share the tips and tricks I use to optimize games for better FPS. I’ll only share the techniques that I learn myself or actually use in my projects. Today, let’s talk about one of the biggest game optimization techniques in Unity: Object Pooling. For reference, here’s a scenario from one of my games. I was working on a bombing and cannon fire mechanism. Bombs drop from above at fixed intervals but from random locations, and cannons fire cannonballs at fixed intervals sequentially. I wrote a script where I assigned the bomb/cannonball prefab, instantiated it at runtime, and fired it. Once the bomb/cannonball touched anything, it would self-destruct using the Destroy method. On PC, this worked fine — I was getting around 200 FPS. But when I built…  ( 9 min )

Get hyped for the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Livestream on Thursday, September 25 at 7 pm JST (3 am PDT / 6 am EDT / 11 am UK). Xbox studios and partners from Japan, Asia and beyond will share fresh game reveals and updates. Whether you’re into Japan-inspired adventures or just love discovering new Xbox titles, this global showcase is your backstage pass to the creativity brewing behind the next big hits. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Use xtemplate for nested templating Here the example when I use xtemplate alongside with go-fiber. Why I use xtemplate if go-fiber already created official html templating with nested feature? This pattern is currently what I'm familiar with. So, for now, I have no issue to keep using it. But this might not comply with your project needs. package helpers import ( "github.com/dannyvankooten/extemplate" "github.com/gofiber/fiber/v2" ) // Init var xt = extemplate.New() // we only need call this once. func ParseTemplateWithinDir(viewDir string) error { return xt.ParseDir(viewDir, []string{".html"}) } // Render the targeted template func RenderTemplateWithContext(c *fiber.Ctx, viewDir, name string, data map[string]interface{}) error { // In development phase, I want t…  ( 6 min )

Converting images to PDF sounds simple, but when you try to make it work for everyone (desktop, mobile, different formats, large files), you realize it’s a real challenge. In this post, I’ll share how I built onlin3.net — a free tool that allows anyone to upload images (JPG, PNG) and turn them into a clean PDF file. For this project, I kept things simple but powerful: PHP for the backend. mPDF for generating PDFs. Bootstrap for a clean, responsive UI. This allowed me to focus on solving the actual problem instead of reinventing the wheel. The first step was to handle multiple image uploads safely. php if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] === 'POST' && isset($_FILES['images'])) { $files = $_FILES['images']; foreach ($files['tmp_name'] as $file) { $image = imagecreatefrom…  ( 7 min )

From AI User to AI Pro Let's be real, AI coding tools are everywhere now. 🤖 They're no longer some shiny new toy—they're a part of our daily grind as developers, just like our morning coffee. ☕ 1. The Golden Rule: Take Pride in Your Craft 🥇 The first and most important habit isn't about blame; it's about pride and ownership. As developers, we are modern-day craftspeople. There's a deep, intrinsic satisfaction that comes from delivering high-quality, elegant, and robust code. This sense of pride is the foundation of a successful career and a healthy team dynamic. It’s what transforms a difficult pull request conversation into a collaborative design session and what turns the daily task of writing code into an opportunity for learning and mastery. AI coding assistants are powerful new …  ( 25 min )

In a day dominated by blockbuster AI investments and groundbreaking hardware reveals, the tech world buzzed with announcements that could reshape industries from healthcare to autonomous driving. From Nvidia's eye-watering $100 billion commitment to OpenAI to Meta's push into AI-enhanced wearables, September 23 marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing AI arms race. Regulatory pressures mounted on Big Tech, while innovative applications in medicine and mobility highlighted AI's tangible impacts. Here's a deep dive into the day's top stories. The headline-grabber was Nvidia's announcement of a staggering $100 billion investment in OpenAI, aimed at fueling the next generation of AI infrastructure. This partnership will fund massive data centers and advanced GPU clusters, addressing the explodin…  ( 12 min )

Hello friends, we’ve rounded up some news and updates from the Semgrep ecosystem to help you ship features, not vulnerabilities. If you need a Semgrep account, sign up for free and get started with the Quick Start on any project with fewer than ten (10) contributors. Our Security Research team explored AI coding agents which can frequently help find real vulnerabilities – but they can be noisy. Using 11 real-world Python apps, Claude Code surfaced 46 vulnerabilities (14% true positive rate) strongly identifying IDOR issues. Codex found 21 vulnerabilities (18% TPR) with strength in finding path traversal issues. Unfortunately, repeated runs were non-deterministic so in the case of one app the agent found 3, then 6, then 11 distinct findings using the same identical prompt. Dive more into …  ( 8 min )

Building an incremental compiler is a challenging task, and there are many possible architectures to go with. One of the recently popular architectures I've seen is the "Query-Based Architecture". This is the architecture that I believe the Rust compiler and LSP use. In this blog, I'll share my experience of writing a query-based incremental compilation engine in Rust. I'll show my approach and implementation of this architecture. Note that this is part of the implementation for my custom programming language, called "Pernix". The source code can be found at this GitHub link. This will briefly introduce the concept of "Query-Based Architecture". There are lots of great articles online explaining how it works, but in this section, we'll briefly go through how this approach works. The most…  ( 14 min )

I’ve just started my journey into the Linux world. Until recently, I only used Windows, but I kept hearing about Linux being free, secure, and great for developers. Last week I finally decided to install it and see what the hype is about. In this post I’ll share: Why I chose Linux How I installed it The first commands I learned My tips for other beginners I wanted a system where I could: Learn real command-line skills Use free and open-source software Run tools like Docker more easily than on Windows After some research I picked Ubuntu because it’s beginner-friendly and has lots of tutorials. Other popular beginner choices are Linux Mint and Fedora. I downloaded the ISO from ubuntu.com, used Rufus to create a bootable USB, and installed Ubuntu alongside Windows (dual boot). The installer walked me through the process step by step. Once I logged in, I opened the Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and tried these: pwd # show current directory ls # list files cd # change directory sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade # update system packages ` Learning these gave me a sense of control over my system. Don’t be afraid of the terminal — start small. Bookmark the Ubuntu documentation. Join communities (r/linux on Reddit, forums) to ask questions. Make a list of what you want to achieve (e.g. install VSCode, set up Git, try Docker). Switching to Linux felt scary at first, but it’s been fun and empowering. I’m still learning, but already I feel like I understand my computer more deeply than before. If you’re thinking of trying Linux, go for it! And if you’ve recently started, what was the first thing you learned? I’d love to hear your tips in the comments.  ( 6 min )

In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a crucial primitive for enabling sophisticated interactions between AI models and external systems. Darren, the creator of Nanobot by Obot.ai, presents a compelling vision where MCP forms the bedrock for building powerful, interactive agents. His work is driven by the conviction that an AI model, coupled with an MCP server, provides the essential components for nearly any agentic endeavor. Nanobot serves as an exploration into defining what an "MCP agent" truly means and how to construct a complete agentic system around this protocol, moving beyond mere JavaScript-like plumbing to a fully integrated solution for developing robust AI-driven applications. Nanobot's philosophy posits that MCP…  ( 10 min )

Ever wondered how data scientists wrangle massive datasets with such speed and precision? The secret often lies in NumPy, Python's powerhouse library for numerical computing. If you're just starting your journey into data science, or simply want to supercharge your Python skills for numerical tasks, you've landed in the right place. Our structured learning path is designed to transform you from a NumPy novice into a confident array manipulator, all through engaging, hands-on challenges. Forget dry theory; we're diving straight into practical application. Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes In this challenge will help you to understand how to use the NumPy module in Python and how to work with NumPy arrays Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial → Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes In this Python program challenge, we will explore some complex operations on numpy arrays using Indexing and Slicing. This challenge will test your skills in manipulating numpy arrays and solving problems using advanced programming techniques. Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial → Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 30 minutes In this challenge, you are a data scientist working for a retail company. Your company has a large dataset of customer transactions and they want you to extract some information from it using the NumPy library. Specifically, they want you to perform a series of array operations on the dataset to extract some statistics about the customers' purchasing behavior. Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial → By completing these hands-on labs, you won't just learn NumPy; you'll experience its power firsthand. From playful math games to real-world data challenges, each step builds upon the last, equipping you with the essential skills for efficient data manipulation and numerical computation. This path is your gateway to becoming proficient in the language of data science. Start your NumPy adventure today and unlock a world of possibilities!  ( 7 min )

1) What the EVM is and why it matters The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is the execution environment that runs smart contracts and applies state changes. It defines opcodes, gas accounting, and transaction semantics. EVM compatibility means: Developers keep using Solidity, Hardhat, Foundry, MetaMask, Blockscout, and other Ethereum tools without rewriting code. Existing patterns for logs, events, ABI encoding, and receipts behave the same, so indexers and wallets integrate cleanly. Migration cost is low because applications do not need a new VM or custom SDKs. Resource Ethereum EVM docs: https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/evm/ 2) The real state of quantum computing and the risk model Quantum computers exist today but remain noisy and small. Breaking ECDSA at blockch…  ( 9 min )

Let's be honest. As a developer, you can build a perfectly functional, bug-free application that does amazing things. But when it comes to making it look good? That can feel like a completely different universe. I'm not a professional UI/UX designer by any means, but I've often been in that exact spot: staring at a blank canvas, unsure of what colors, fonts, or layouts to choose. Over time, I've built a small toolkit of websites that have been absolute game-changers. They've helped me brainstorm, find inspiration, and even learn the language of design. If you've ever felt lost in the world of aesthetics, these resources are for you. When I need inspiration for a specific component or a single page, Dribbble is my first stop. Think of it as a highlight reel for the design world. Designers …  ( 8 min )

Github Profile Card using API (beginner) Small web project made by me to learn DOM, fetch API and a bit of CSS. Fetches GitHub user data from https://api.github.com/users/ using fetch. Displays: avatar, name, bio, followers, public repos, following and a link to the GitHub profile. Has a small BMI calculator (height in cm, weight in kg). Shows your local time with a live clock. Here my code :- GitHub  ( 6 min )

The Linux file permissions were very complex for me at the beginning. In this article, we’ll break down Linux permissions in detail. I'll try to make it as simple as possible. Linux is a multi-user system. Even on your personal computer, system processes, services, and your own account interact with files. Permissions ensure: Sensitive files can’t be read or edited by the wrong users. Scripts and binaries are only run when explicitly allowed. System stability and security are preserved. Every file and directory in Linux can have three kinds of permissions: Read (r) → View the file contents or list directory contents. Write (w) → Modify or delete the file, or create/remove files in a directory. Execute (x) → Run the file as a program/script, or enter a directory. Permissions are assigned to…  ( 7 min )

Here's a riddle I posted Name the environment in which this code doesn't throw let w = globalThis if (!('addEventListener' in globalThis)) throw Error() while (w) { if (Object.hasOwn(w, 'addEventListener')) throw Error() w = Object.getPrototypeOf(w) } alert('where are we?') The script first ensures that addEventListener is in globalThis. But in means as own property or anywhere on the prototype. So let's find it on the prototype by iterating down. We throw when found. addEventListener. alert and it works. Normally, when you run: let w = globalThis while (w) { if (Object.hasOwn(w, 'addEventListener')) { console.log(`${w} has addEventListener`) } else { console.log(`${w} does NOT have addEventListener`) } w = Object.getPrototypeOf(w) } the output is: [object Wind…  ( 7 min )

Hey Hackspire '25 innovators! The air is buzzing, the coffee machines are warming up, and your keyboards are just waiting to bring ground-breaking ideas to life. As we gear up for what promises to be an unforgettable event, we wanted to share a project idea that we believe embodies the spirit of Hackspire: innovation for impact. This year, let's turn our collective coding prowess towards a challenge that truly matters: public health in vulnerable communities. The Challenge: Water-Borne Diseases in Rural Northeast India Imagine a scenario where simply drinking water can lead to serious illness. This is a harsh reality for many rural and tribal communities in Northeast India. Water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea are prevalent, especially during the monsoon season. Why? Contaminated water sources, inadequate sanitation, and the sheer remoteness of villages make it incredibly difficult for health workers to monitor and respond to outbreaks quickly. The lack of real-time data means health officials are often playing catch-up, leading to preventable suffering and even loss of life. This isn't just a health problem; it's a socio-economic one, hindering progress and well-being. Our Vision: A Software-Only Smart Health & Early Warning System We believe that with the right software, we can empower communities and health officials to get ahead of these diseases. Our project idea proposes a Smart Community Health Monitoring and Early Warning System – designed specifically for the unique challenges of rural Northeast India, and crucially, built entirely on software. What does "Software-Only" mean for us? It means no expensive, fragile IoT sensors to deploy in remote, harsh terrains. It means leveraging existing community structures and tools, empowering health workers with intelligent digital tools they can use with their smartphones.  ( 6 min )

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Principal Component Analysis, PCA for short, is a bit of a “deep” topic in machine learning. By deep I mean that you need to know about clusters, covariance, and then you learn about principal component analysis – who knows what else is there after PCA. Learning about PCA is like learning about glucose: you can’t really understand glucose unless you already know what sugar is. I say this to emphasize that PCA is a challenging concept to grasp without some prior knowledge. That being said, here’s what PCA means. When creating clusters of data, we often deal with multi-dimensional data points. For me it’s easy to picture a point in a 2D axis (x, y), or even in 3D (x, y, z). But once it goes beyond 3D into 4D or more, it becomes nearly impossible to mentally visualize. Visualizing the data itself is already hard — now imagine trying to rotate or move one of these high-dimensional points. At that point, I just trust the math that it works. Enough venting. So, what is PCA? PCA comes from simplifying the covariance matrix. What is a covariance matrix? A covariance matrix is a 2D table that shows how the variance of one feature relates to another. For example, suppose we have a dataset with the following features: The covariance matrix for these might look like this (values are illustrative, not from real data): • The diagonal values (25.0, 9.0, 30.0, 40.0) are the variances of each feature. This table is already hard to interpret with just 4 features. Imagine 100+ features — the relationships get too complex to reason about directly. Why PCA? That’s where PCA comes in. PCA finds the principal components — the directions in which the data varies the most. By rotating the data into this new coordinate system, we can: In essence, PCA transforms the messy covariance relationships into a simpler structure. Instead of asking “how does feature A affect feature B,” PCA lets us ask, “what combination of features explains most of the variation in this dataset?”  ( 7 min )

Apache Kafka est une plate-forme de streaming d'événements distribuée open source utilisée par des milliers d'entreprises pour les pipelines de données hautes performances, l'analyse en continu, l'intégration de données et les applications critiques. Kafka est utile dans divers cas d’utilisation opérationnels et d’analyse de données réels. •Messagerie : Ce domaine possède ses propres logiciels spécialisés, comme RabbitMQ et ActiveMQ, mais Kafka est souvent suffisant pour le gérer tout en offrant de grandes performances. • Suivi de l'activité du site Web : Kafka peut gérer de petits enregistrements de données fréquemment générés, tels que les pages vues, les actions des utilisateurs et d'autres activités de navigation sur le Web. • Métriques : vous pouvez facilement consolider et regrouper …  ( 8 min )

Ditch the Backend: Build a Full-Stack Web App Using Only Supabase & React (No Node.js Needed!) Ever felt your backend was holding you back? Tired of spinning up Express servers or babysitting APIs just to wire up simple CRUD functionality? It's 2024 — we have Supabase! In this post, we're going rogue and building a full-stack app using only Supabase and React — no Node.js, no Express, and definitely no REST API hoedown. Supabase is the powerful open-source Firebase alternative that's taking the dev world by storm. Combine it with React, and we get a JAMstack-style full-stack workflow with real-time data, authentication, and even edge functions. Join me as we build a fully functioning habit tracking app — complete with login/signup, data persistence, and real-time updates — without writin…  ( 7 min )

Rosali Live on KEXP (August 8, 2025) Rosali storms through four killer tracks—“Hopeless,” “Change Is In The Form,” “Hills On Fire,” and “Rewind”—in this raw, in-the-moment KEXP studio session. She’s joined by David Nance on bass/vocals, Jim Schroeder on guitar/vocals, and Kevin Donahue on drums/vocals, all captured under the guidance of host Cheryl Waters. Behind the scenes, audio whiz Kevin Suggs and mastering pro Julian Martlew keep the sound crisp, while Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht handle cameras (with Scott also editing). Dig deeper at https://rosalimusic.com and http://kexp.org, or join the YouTube channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Unsolved Mystery Behind Bethpage Black’s Famous Warning Sign Every golfer has snapped a pic of that legendary “You are playing Bethpage Black” warning sign—but nobody seems to know when it first showed up. In this video, GOLF’s Josh Berhow dives into the sign’s murky past, sorting through rumors, clubhouse lore and old photos to pin down its true origin. Along the way he busts a few myths, chats with insiders and pieces together clues that might finally put the mystery to bed. Whether you’re teeing off there next weekend or just love a good golf legend, this deep-dive is a must-watch. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Fortnite x Daft Punk Experience Fortnite just dropped a trailer for its upcoming interactive Daft Punk tribute, complete with neon visuals and the duo’s signature beats brought to life in-game. This music-fueled collab launches on September 27, 2025 at 2 PM ET—get ready to dance with those iconic robot helmets! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to brave the Zone after dark with the “Night of the Hunter” Update 1.6 for STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl! GSC Game World has packed this patch with slick new gadgets—think night-vision gadgets, offset aiming for pinpoint shots, and a raft of fresh anomalies to hunt under the cover of darkness. It’s available now on Xbox Series X|S (including Game Pass) and PC via Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store—so plug in, power up, and light up the night… or at least see a bit better in it. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Day 6 of My JavaScript Visual Series 📚✨ 💡 Arrow Function vs Normal Function in JavaScript – Why It Actually Matters in Interviews. As a beginner, I used to think both functions are the same. But here's what interviewers love to ask the difference in how "this" behaves in both! 🔹 Arrow Function: const obj = { name: "Azaan", sayHi: function () { console.log("Hi", this.name); // Works ✅ }, greet: () => { console.log("Hello", this.name); // Undefined ❌ } }; Fun Fact : Arrow function is also called fat arrow function. A couple of days ago, I was debugging a login feature in my app. Everything seemed perfect... except it kept saying "Invalid Password" even for correct ones. // ❌ Wrong: 'this' doesn't refer to the document userSchema.methods.comparePassword = (inputPassword) => { return bcrypt.compare(inputPassword, this.password); }; // ✅ Correct: 'this' refers to the Mongoose document userSchema.methods.comparePassword = function (inputPassword) { return bcrypt.compare(inputPassword, this.password); };  ( 6 min )

Unlocking Hidden Gems: T5 and the Uniter ⚡ In the world of transformers, T5 and Uniter often get overlooked in favor of more popular models like BERT and RoBERTa. However, T5 has shown remarkable performance in sequence-to-sequence tasks, and Uniter, its variant, has taken the lead in visual-to-text tasks. These underdog models have been quietly revolutionizing the field of natural language processing (NLP). T5: A Sequence-to-Sequence Powerhouse Developed by Google in 2019, T5 (Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer) is a versatile transformer model that excels in sequence-to-sequence tasks, such as translation, summarization, and text generation. Its architecture consists of a single encoder-decoder model that can perform various tasks by simply adjusting the input and output formats. T5's performance has been impressive, outperforming many well-known models on tasks like text summarization and question answering. Uniter: A Visual-to-Text Trailblazer Uniter, short for U... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Hey there, coder! 😎 So, you’ve been loving Cursor, that sweet AI-powered code editor, but your free trial just ended, and you’re not ready to commit to a paid plan. No stress! Here’s a chill, step-by-step guide to keep using Cursor for free on your MacOS/Linux machine. We’ll use a simple script and a disposable email to reset your trial like a pro. Don’t worry, I’ll explain what the script does, why it’s safe, and how to make it all work. Later I'll update this blog to make it usefull in windows as well Let’s dive in! 🚀 Follow me on X A MacOS computer (Intel or Apple Silicon, doesn’t matter, we got you covered). Basic familiarity with the Terminal (don’t worry, it’s super easy). An internet connection to grab a temporary email and download the script’s goodies. A vibe for keeping thing…  ( 12 min )

What is React's useTransition Hook? The useTransition hook in React allows you to mark certain state updates as "transitions," which means they can be performed in the background without blocking the main UI thread. This helps keep your app responsive during potentially slow or non-urgent updates, like loading new content or switching views. It returns an array with two values: isPending: A boolean that indicates if there's an ongoing transition (true while the update is pending). startTransition: A function you wrap around your state update to mark it as a transition. You call useTransition at the top level of your component, similar to other hooks like useState. useTransition? The main purpose is to improve user experience by preventing the UI from freezing or showing unwanted loadin…  ( 7 min )

12 Developer Tools That Keep My Workflow Smooth Emmanuel Mumba ・ Sep 23 #webdev #programming #ai  ( 5 min )

As a tech enthusiast, I’ve always been fascinated by the potential of AI automation. This week, I decided to roll up my sleeves and build something powerful; a fully self-hosted AI automation lab, right from my Windows HP PC. 🧠 Ollama, which powers the local AI engine by running large language models like LLaMA 3 directly on my machine — fast, private, and cloud-free 🗃️ PostgreSQL, serving as n8n’s database to reliably store workflows, credentials, and execution logs ⚙️ n8n as the automation engine and workflow editor 🧰 Docker, Git Bash, and VS Code to orchestrate and customize the entire environment Here's why self-hosting n8n caught my attention: No Subscription Fees: Enjoy the features of n8n without recurring costs. Total Control: Manage your data, workflows, and security with ease.…  ( 8 min )

12 Developer Tools That Keep My Workflow Smooth Emmanuel Mumba ・ Sep 23 #webdev #programming #ai  ( 5 min )

12 Developer Tools That Keep My Workflow Smooth Emmanuel Mumba ・ Sep 23 #webdev #programming #ai  ( 5 min )

"Please fix this mess." Three words that can turn a simple code review into a team morale disaster. Sound familiar? Code reviews aren't just technical checkpoints—they're psychological minefields where egos, emotions, and expertise collide. The difference between feedback that builds and feedback that breaks often comes down to understanding the human side of code collaboration. Every line of code represents hours of problem-solving, creative thinking, and mental effort. When developers submit code for review, they're not just sharing logic—they're sharing a piece of their professional identity. Research shows that conflicts during code reviews are common, but teams that handle them constructively see significant improvement in both code quality and team dynamics. The key isn't avoiding …  ( 8 min )

12 Developer Tools That Keep My Workflow Smooth Emmanuel Mumba ・ Sep 23 #webdev #programming #ai  ( 5 min )

In recent years, using databases has become essential in web application development. However, you may have encountered issues such as: “Writing raw SQL easily leads to bugs.” “Existing ORMs feel inconvenient to use.” Prisma solves these problems. Prisma is a next-generation ORM designed for the Node.js/TypeScript ecosystem. It provides type safety, intuitive usability, and powerful migration features. The main advantages of Prisma can be grouped into three categories: With Prisma Client, TypeScript types are automatically generated. This enables IDE code completion, making it harder to write invalid queries and greatly improving development productivity. Traditionally, developers had to manage tables by manually writing SQL. With Prisma, you can easily run migrations using prisma migrate.…  ( 7 min )

Only 2 commands are needed to access the Wi-Fi password from a PC connected to the Wi-Fi already. (actually 1) color 0a  ( 5 min )

Prompt engineering is evolving fast, and while TAG and RISE are powerful tools, there are other frameworks that can help you get even better results from AI models. In this post, we’ll explore two lesser-known but super useful models: RTF and BAB. RTF stands for: Role: Define the AI’s persona or function. Task: Describe the task you want it to perform. Format: Specify the format of the output. Prompt: Act as a UX designer. Create a checklist for onboarding screens. Show me in bullet points. Role: UX designer Task: Create a checklist Format: Bullet points This framework is great when you want clarity and structure in the output. BAB stands for: Before: Explain the current situation or problem. After: Describe the desired outcome. Bridge: Ask the AI to create a solution that connects the two. Prompt: Before: I struggle to stay focused while coding. After: I want to work in 90-minute deep focus sessions. Bridge: Suggest a daily routine and tools to help me get there. BAB is perfect for problem-solving, goal setting, and behavioral change prompts. Use Case RTF BAB Structured output ✅ ❌ Role-based tasks ✅ ❌ Personal development ❌ ✅ Problem-solving ❌ ✅ Creative formats ✅ ✅ RTF and BAB are great additions to your prompt engineering toolkit. Whether you're building apps, writing content, or just trying to get better answers from ChatGPT, these frameworks help you guide the AI more effectively. Try mixing them with other techniques like few-shot prompting or chain-of-thought reasoning for even better results. Happy prompting! 🚀  ( 7 min )

I've just released yini-parser v1.3.0-beta 🎉 (Node package) - a big step forward for ergonomics, diagnostics, and developer experience when working with YINI configuration format, the human-friendly configuration format inspired by INI but with modern clarity. This release focuses on cleaner public APIs, new output controls, and better tooling around metadata and CI. Fixed a bug where buildResultMetadata(..) could occasionally produce an undefined error. To make public types more ergonomic for end-users, several interfaces were renamed: AllUserOptions → ParseOptions PrimaryUserParams → BasicOptions OnDuplicateKey → DuplicateKeyPolicy This makes names shorter, more consistent, and closer to their intent. The strictMode parameter in TSDoc has been clarified: It defines the baseline r…  ( 7 min )

Running OCR for Persian text is tricky. Unlike English, Persian (and Arabic) scripts are right‑to‑left, letters change shape based on position, and there are fewer open‑source datasets available. In this post, we’ll build a custom OCR pipeline using YOLO for text detection and CRNN for character recognition. Why YOLO + CRNN? YOLO is great at detecting objects — here, the objects are text regions. CRNN (Convolutional Recurrent Neural Network) is ideal for sequence recognition like text. Combined, they form a two‑stage pipeline: detect → crop → recognize. Preparing the Dataset For Persian OCR we need two datasets: Detection dataset (for YOLO): images with bounding boxes around words or lines. Recognition dataset (for CRNN): cropped images of words/lines with their correct text. You can: Use …  ( 7 min )

📑 Table of Contents – Database Optimizations: Sharding Introduction What is Sharding? Why Shard a Database? Sharding vs Partitioning Horizontal Sharding (Row Based) Vertical Sharding (Feature Based) Directory Based Sharding Hash Based Sharding Geo Sharding Benefits of Sharding Challenges of Sharding Real World Example: Social Media Platform Best Practices Summary Sharding is the process of splitting a large database into multiple smaller databases (shards), each hosted on a separate server. To the application: looks like one logical database. Behind the scenes: data is distributed across shards. Performance bottleneck: A single server struggles with billions of rows. Scalability: Adding more machines instead of overloading one. High availability: Failure of one shard doesn’t take down …  ( 7 min )

📑 Table of Contents – Database Optimizations: Partitioning Introduction What is Partitioning? Why Partition Data? Range Partitioning List Partitioning Hash Partitioning Composite Partitioning Benefits of Partitioning Drawbacks of Partitioning Real World Example: Large Order History Best Practices Summary As datasets grow into millions or billions of rows, even indexes sometimes struggle to deliver performance. Imagine having a single giant warehouse where every item is stored. If you need to find one box, it could still take time. 👉 This is where Partitioning comes in. It’s like dividing that giant warehouse into smaller sections (partitions) so you can look in the right section instead of the entire warehouse. Partitioning improves query performance, scalability, and manageability of…  ( 8 min )

Introduction Collaborating on GitHub shouldn’t feel like chaos. When everyone follows a simple flow, the team moves faster and fewer things break. Below is a pragmatic, no-fluff guide you can use today commands, explanations, and actions to take at each step. Quick idea 1) Get the repo (join the team) Clone the official repo: git clone https://github.com//.git cd repo Action: read README.md and CONTRIBUTING.md before you do anything. 2) Always start fresh (pull main) Before you begin a task: git checkout main git pull origin main Action: never start a feature on an out-of-date main. 3) Create a branch (your side quest) Use clear names: git checkout -b feature/auth-login # or git checkout -b fix/login-typo Naming convention: feature/, fix/, chore/, hotfix/. Action: one task…  ( 8 min )

⚛️ React Fiber: Advanced Guide Introduction: Why Fiber? React Fiber is a complete rewrite of the React core algorithm (introduced in React 16) to solve performance and concurrency limitations. Fiber enables: ⏱️ Incremental rendering (time-slicing) 🛑 Pausing, resuming, and discarding work mid-render ⭐ Prioritizing updates 🌳 Better handling of large component trees Fiber represents a unit of work — a lightweight object describing a component, its props, state, and tree relations. A Fiber is a JS object with key properties: interface Fiber { tag: number; key: string | null; elementType: any; type: any; stateNode: any; return: Fiber | null; child: Fiber | null; sibling: Fiber | null; index: number; ref: any; pendingProps: any; memoizedProps: any; mem…  ( 11 min )

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been diving deep into real-time performance monitoring for our platform. It started with analyzing Round Trip Time (RTT) — the total time for a request to leave the client, hit our servers, and return with a response. Monitoring RTT gave us the first insight into end-to-end latency, helping us identify whether delays came from the client, network, or backend. Next, we built a custom query to track Timeout and Cancelled Transactions. The idea was simple: some transactions never finish properly, and without surfacing this metric, they remain hidden behind average response times. By separating these failed interactions, we could measure how often users abandon requests or face slow services — a critical signal for reliability. We didn’t stop there. Rendering Time became another key metric. Measuring frontend rendering duration helped us spot performance bottlenecks after the backend response arrives. It turns out, a fast API is not enough if the UI takes forever to paint meaningful content. We also added visibility into Failed Resource Loads — things like missing scripts, broken images, or third-party calls silently failing in the background. Tracking these issues revealed UX problems that standard error metrics often miss. On top of this, we experimented with custom dashboards, big number widgets for KPIs, threshold-based alerts in Sentry, and trend tables for historical analysis. Each feature brought a new layer of observability, from real-time incident detection to long-term optimization. What I loved about this journey is how each metric unlocked a different perspective: latency, reliability, frontend performance, and user experience — all connected. The result is a monitoring setup that’s not just reactive but proactive and actionable.  ( 6 min )

2025 Ryder Cup Preview Podcast Join No Laying Up LIVE as they kick off Ryder Cup week from Bethpage Black, unpacking the big-money storylines, teasing potential pairings, and running through the latest odds. Expect plenty of on-course banter, predictions and listener questions to set the stage for 2025’s marquee event. Along the way you’ll hear sponsor shout-outs (BMW, Rhoback, FanDuel, Club Glove) and get the scoop on supporting the Evans Scholars Foundation. Don’t miss out—subscribe to the NLU newsletter, join the Nest, or follow the squad on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Starting a journey with a new programming language is always challenging — and I've been there myself. I began learning Go (Golang) when I was comparing it with Python for some tasks deployed on AWS Lambda. The cold start time with Python was too high, so I started looking for alternatives. That’s when I discovered Golang. After learning the basics, the first big question I had was: What is the best way to structure a Go project? How do companies organize and maintain Golang repositories? Key Learnings About Go Project Setup Every Go file must start with a package name. The package name doesn't need to match the file or folder name. A project's go version and module is defined in the go.mod file, which should always be in the root directory. The go.sum file is auto-generated when you run …  ( 7 min )

Why your ChatGPT-5 prompts are falling flat GPT-5’s shiny new architecture means all of those old trick prompts are barely working anymore. After diving deep for a month, Jeff Su shares five game-changing tweaks that bring your results back to life without overcomplicating things. 5 quick wins for better GPT-5 outputs Use “router nudge” phrases to guide deeper reasoning Dial in verbosity so it’s neither too terse nor too chatty Tap OpenAI’s built-in prompt optimizer for instant polish Wrap your content in an “XML sandwich” for structure Run “perfection loops”—iterate until it’s exactly right Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO is the newly announced animated film spin-off of the hit video game, dropping a teaser trailer to kick things off. Directed by Hiroshi Miyamoto with a screenplay by Aaron Guzikowski, this project promises to expand the eerie, post-apocalyptic world you know and love. Produced by ABC ANIMATION STUDIO under the Kojima Productions banner, the “Working Title” promises familiar vibes—strange creatures, haunting landscapes, and that signature sense of mystery. Stay tuned for more details as this mosquito starts buzzing! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hideo Kojima’s Kojima Productions just dropped the cryptic “KNOCK” teaser for their next game, OD. Teased under the Xbox Game Studios banner, details are scarce but fans are already buzzing about what Kojima has up his sleeve. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

During the widespread AI revolution, new ideas are easy to come by—but "technology with a heart" that actually works needs something to keep it grounded. For me, that grounding came from real moments with my wife. She’s both a vet and a dedicated animal lover: how focused she is when treating hurt stray cats late at night, how worried she gets when finding foster homes for abandoned puppies, and how helpless she sounds when she says, "One person can’t rescue that many animals"—these small daily moments made me ask: Can AI help spread kindness, so more people can join in rescuing stray animals? As someone who works with technology, I’m used to breaking down problems step by step. The main problems in stray animal rescue are basically two things: "not enough shared information" and "hard t…  ( 11 min )

📚 Livros que explicam desde os conceitos básicos até aplicações práticas. Aprender eletrônica digital e Arduino pode abrir portas para projetos incríveis, desde automação até robótica. Para quem está começando ou quer se aprofundar, escolher bons livros faz toda a diferença. Neste artigo, reunimos os 10 melhores títulos que explicam desde os conceitos básicos até aplicações práticas, ajudando você a dominar teoria e prática de forma eficiente. Sistemas Digitais: Princípios e Aplicações Este livro promove um estudo abrangente dos princípios e técnicas de sistemas digitais modernos. Além de ensinar os fundamentos do tema, cobre em detalhes tanto métodos modernos quanto tradicionais de aplicação de projetos digitais e técnicas de desenvolvimento, inclusive como gerenciar um projeto em n…  ( 7 min )

I just built a Progressive Web App called Store Manager — an open-source, offline-first tool to help small businesses, freelancers, or anyone manage stores, products, sales, and customers directly from their phone or browser. https://gg-hrn.github.io/store-manager/index.html Here’s what it does and how I built it 👇 Create stores with inventory → brands, categories, subcategories Add products with features like warranty, expiration/lot tracking, serial numbers Track stock levels automatically Sales wizard: choose customer, add products to cart, receive payment, calculate change Wallet balance per store, for tracking incoming money Offline-friendly via IndexedDB Add “Anonymous” customers for customers who don’t want to share info 🛠 How it is built Pure HTML + Java…  ( 7 min )

Introduction If you’re a DevOps lead responsible for a fleet of web servers, the first line of defense is a rock‑solid Nginx configuration paired with a tight firewall. In this tutorial we’ll walk through seven practical steps that bring your Nginx instance from “just working” to “battle‑ready.” The focus is on TLS hardening, firewall rule design, and complementary OS‑level safeguards such as Fail2Ban and SSH key enforcement. Let’s Encrypt is the de‑facto standard for automated, free certificates. Install the certbot client on your Linux host and request a cert for your domain: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y certbot python3-certbot-nginx sudo certbot --nginx -d example.com -d www.example.com The wizard will: Verify domain ownership via HTTP‑01 challenge. Generate a certi…  ( 8 min )

If you're building a career in frontend development or UI/UX design, you've almost certainly heard of Figma. It has quickly become an essential tool for designers and developers alike, praised for its collaborative features and intuitive interface. But the real magic often lies within its powerful ecosystem of plugins. These small add-ons can completely transform your workflow, automating tedious tasks and unlocking new creative possibilities. It feels like having a team of assistants ready to help you at a moment's notice. This article is your guide to some of the best free plugins that can supercharge your design process, making you faster, more efficient, and more confident in your work. Starting a new project can feel overwhelming, especially when you're staring at a blank canvas. This…  ( 15 min )

I’ve been using the Recite Me Website Accessibility Checker for a few weeks now. After putting it through scans of several live sites and poking around the dashboard, I wanted to share a straight-up, first-person account of what it’s like to use it day-to-day. The Checker feels like a modern, purpose-built tool for organisations that want to move from vague compliance goals to practical, trackable work. It’s positioned as a full-site WCAG 2.2 scanner that discovers pages, assets (including images and PDFs), and accessibility issues across a whole digital estate, not just single pages. That breadth is apparent in the product copy and in the way the tool’s crawler and reporting are described. The first thing that won me over was clarity. The dashboard breaks problems down into actionable it…  ( 8 min )

The iGaming industry has expanded rapidly over the last decade, but not all players are looking for complex, large-scale casino games. In fact, mini casino games are gaining ground as fast, engaging, and lightweight alternatives that offer entertainment without overwhelming players. For developers, building these smaller games presents both opportunities and challenges. The question becomes: how can we simplify mechanics without sacrificing the excitement that keeps users engaged? In this article, we’ll break down how developers can approach mini casino game mechanics, from structuring gameplay loops to ensuring fairness, scalability, and performance. Unlike full-scale casino games that come with detailed narratives, elaborate animations, and complex feature sets, mini casino games are…  ( 8 min )

Introduction to Apache Kafka Apache Kafka has fundamentally transformed how modern applications handle real-time data streaming. Originally developed by LinkedIn in 2011 and later open-sourced as an Apache project, Kafka has evolved into the de facto standard for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. This distributed event streaming platform demonstrates remarkable scalability, capable of handling trillions of events daily, making it indispensable for companies operating at internet scale. Kafka's architecture follows a sophisticated publish-subscribe model where producers write data to topics, and consumers read from these topics in a decoupled manner. The system is specifically engineered to be fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable, and highly available, making …  ( 13 min )

In today’s competitive market, creating new products is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. Companies that want to stay ahead must innovate faster, manage resources better, and deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations. This is where product development software comes in. This type of software helps teams plan, design, test, and launch products more effectively. It streamlines processes, connects departments, and provides real-time data so businesses can make smart decisions. Whether you are a startup or a major software company, adopting the right product development tools can be a game-changer. Product development software is a digital solution that supports every stage of the product lifecycle. From brainstorming and prototyping to testing and release, it helps te…  ( 9 min )

Profesionales del ámbito de procesamiento y distribución de alimentos reconocen que la selección del proveedor adecuado de máquinas de hielo tubulares con evaporadores fáciles de limpiar es crucial para garantizar eficiencia, higiene y calidad. Con más de una década de experiencia en la industria, se puede afirmar que los mejores proveedores se destacan por integrar tecnologías que facilitan la limpieza y el mantenimiento, aseguran estabilidad operativa y disminuyen costos energéticos y tiempos de instalación. Los proveedores líderes en máquinas de hielo tubulares ofrecen: evaporadores de diseño segmentado o estratificado, que permiten una limpieza rápida sin necesidad de desmontajes complejos, reduciendo riesgos sanitarios y paradas de producción; materiales resistentes a la corrosión y s…  ( 8 min )

Hi Everyone! Creator X here 👋 As I promised last week, I'm diving into my latest project and sharing the journey with you all. First, I want to give a massive shout-out to Artem Lazarev - he's also on YouTube and was a real lifesaver for this project. Definitely check out his template; it's absolutely amazing! Here's what I'm working with for this build: Next.js - React framework Shadcn/Tailwind - UI components and styling Convex - Database and backend Clerk Auth - Authentication TypeScript - Type safety Python - (not fully implemented yet) Vercel - Deployment How are you doing? What are you looking to achieve this week? Any new projects you're working on? Let me know in the comments! Let's start with the basics. First, create your Next.js app: npx create-next-app@latest my-app You'll ge…  ( 9 min )

As a developer who deals with various academic papers and technical documents every day, I have always had high requirements for PDF tools—after all, no one wants to waste time on issues like "incomplete formula extraction" or "garbled text when converting formats". Recently, I came across DeepPDF a PDF tool that focuses on "deep learning-driven" technology. I used it in-depth for a week with the mindset of "seeing if it can free up my hands", and today I want to share its actual performance from a technical perspective. I have used many PDF tools, but DeepPDF’s "deep learning empowerment" is not just a slogan. There are two points that surprised me particularly during the actual test: The first is structured recognition capability. Traditional tools rely entirely on regular expressions to…  ( 8 min )

Preparing for frontend interviews was a nightmare for me. There is just so much resources with 500+ questions and so many topics to cover. The range of frontend interviews today is wild. You can be asked anything from CSS, JS, Performance, Networking, Accessibility, Browser APIs, System Design, and more... Before every frontend interview I use to feel overwhelmed. It took me months before feeling even remotely ready to start applying. The imposter syndrome was just at it's peak. It's not about more and more questions but right set of less questions. “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” - Bruce Lee Sounds familiar? I've been there, but I've also sat for multiple frontend interviews in many service and product companies. And noticed a pattern, in every interivew I was more or less asked the same set of concepts just with different variations. On the surface the questions looked different but deep down it was the same old concepts which can be answered easily if you understand concepts like closures, promises, performance, e.t.c. Hence I built a list of the smallest set of questions which covers all important concepts and helps me preapre quickly before a frontend interview. Now, I've decided to publicaly share my list with great explanations, examples, and visuals for FREE. Introducing Frontend75: A curated database of 75 most important questions you'll face in your next frontend interview. This isn't just another generic question dump. Each question includes: Real-world examples A "signal score" showing how likely it is to appear in your next interview. Deep explanations (no more surface-level answers) How I'd actually respond in a real interview setting. Launching in a few days for absolutely FREE. If you're tired of scattered resources and want a clear, focused prep path that actually works, join the waitlist here: https://frontend75.kit.com/waitlist See you on the other side. Thank You!  ( 7 min )

En el sector de procesamiento y distribución de alimentos, especialmente en las industrias acuícola y alimentaria, la selección de una máquina de hielo tubular con alta capacidad de refrigeración es clave para garantizar eficiencia, calidad del producto y reducción de costos operativos. Los fabricantes chinos líderes en este mercado se distinguen por su tecnología avanzada, confiabilidad y adaptabilidad a diversas necesidades industriales. Este sector está dominado por empresas que ofrecen equipos con tecnologías específicas para maximizar la producción y eficiencia energética. A continuación, se presentan algunos líderes reconocidos junto con características técnicas diferenciadoras basadas en datos de mercado confiables y recientes: Fabricante Capacidad de Producción Innovación Tecnol…  ( 8 min )

The internet is built upon a foundation of countless invisible mechanisms working together to ensure that communication flows seamlessly between billions of connected devices. Among these mechanisms, the concept of IP addresses sits at the heart of digital connectivity. Every website visit, mobile app request, and email exchange relies on IP addresses to determine where information should travel. But raw IP addresses by themselves are just strings of numbers—they need context, interpretation, and functionality. This is where the IP API comes into play. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down what an IP API (https://rapidapi.com/SuperFastAPI/api/ip-geo-location-api1) is, how it works, the types of services it provides, the industries that benefit from it, and the future trends that…  ( 10 min )

Exploring Backend Development with Rust and Go: Insights from Web Developer Travis McCracken As a passionate Web Developer Travis McCracken, specializing in backend systems, I've spent countless hours delving into the nuances of programming languages that power modern APIs and scalable services. Today, I want to share some insights into my experiences with Rust and Go—two languages that are truly transforming backend development. In the digital age, the backend is the engine behind every seamless user experience. Efficient APIs, fast response times, scalability, and security are all vital components of robust backend systems. Developing these requires choosing the right tools and languages, and Rust and Go have emerged as top contenders for building high-performance backend services. Rust …  ( 8 min )

I've made this blog built with Hugo multilingual. For now, it's only available in English. https://masutaka.net/ https://masutaka.net/en/ 👈 As part of my OSS activities at work, I often cross-post translated articles to platforms like dev.to and Medium. Recently, I've been casually translating and cross-posting articles on my own as well. For example, the English translation of 2025-08-15-1 was cross-posted to these three sites: dev.to - This served as the original English version Hashnode - Set dev.to's article as the canonical version Medium - Set dev.to's article as the canonical version However, since I'm maintaining this blog masutaka.net, I thought it would be better to store the original English articles here and cross-post them to the above three sites. Setting the canonical URL t…  ( 11 min )

Working effectively in the rapid software development environment means achieving more results in a shorter time by utilizing the right software tools. It is a daunting task to find the practical developer tools that will truly make the workflow more efficient and save time in this plethora of choices. The article introduces 8 of my recent favorite developer tools that you may want to check out to help you ease your work and increase your effectiveness. The range of technologies varies from Cloud management, API testing and container orchestration to machine learning, browser automation, and even color design, that can help you get the work done faster. These tools are not only beneficial for personal programmers but can also be used to maximize a team’s performance and thus reduce the ove…  ( 9 min )

When building microservices, one of the common challenges is dealing with distributed transactions — ensuring data consistency when multiple services need to work together. Let's consider a simple but very real-world example: Service A: Withdrawal Service B: Deposit We want to withdraw money from one account and deposit into another. The Problem Imagine the following flow: Withdrawal Service reduces the balance. Deposit Service adds the amount to the destination account. If step 1 succeeds but step 2 fails, you have just lost money in the system. Common Approaches Two-Phase Commit (2PC) A transaction coordinator asks each service to prepare and commit. ✅ Strong consistency ❌ High complexity, risk of blocking, not always a good fit for microservices Saga Pattern with Orchestrator The Saga p…  ( 7 min )

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data analytics is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. This powerful combination helps organizations unlock deeper insights, streamline processes, and make data-driven decisions faster than ever. Let's explore how AI enhances data analytics, along with some practical examples. AI algorithms can process vast amounts of data at lightning speed. Traditional analytics methods often struggle with the sheer volume and complexity of modern data. With AI, businesses can automate data cleaning, normalization, and aggregation. Example: A retail company uses AI to analyze customer purchase data from multiple sources—online sales, in-store transactions, and social media interactions. By automating the data processin…  ( 7 min )

Introduction: The Agentic AI Revolution in Customer Support In today's digital landscape, customer service remains a critical battleground for brand loyalty. Yet, traditional support models often fall short, characterized by long wait times, fragmented conversations across siloed channels, and limited 24/7 availability. Customers are forced to repeat themselves, and human agents, burdened by routine queries, have less time for complex, high-value interactions. For many developers, the journey of building an AI agent begins with a moment of triumph. A proof-of-concept (PoC), running on a local machine, flawlessly demonstrates the agent's core capabilities. It understands user intent, calls a few Python functions as tools, and provides intelligent responses. The demo is a success. - Statel…  ( 9 min )

I am the Voice from the Outer World! I will lead you to PARADISE Paul Atreides uses the Voice as a tool for control and assertion. Imagine commandeering an AI agent with this voice. We built an AI agent using Composio, Vapi, and OpenAI TTS integrated with Gmail, Slack, and Google Calendar. It can summarise emails, schedule meetings, and search for Slack messages. Your entire morning routine is stress-free. The entire thing was built using Claude Code inside the Cursor IDE. Checking Slack and Gmail is a morning ritual I religiously follow, but comprehending each message while still half-asleep feels like swimming through molasses. Voice agents excel at this exact problem - you can ask them to summarise the critical stuff, explain confusing threads, or drill into specific details while you …  ( 9 min )

You know that old saying about projects: "Fast, cheap, good – pick two"? Well, blockchain has its own version of this cruel joke, and it's been driving developers crazy for over a decade. Welcome to the blockchain trilemma, where you get to choose between decentralization, security, and scalability but you can only have two. It's like being forced to pick your favorite child, except your children are fundamental properties of a distributed network, and the stakes are billions of dollars. Let's break down what we're actually talking about here. Decentralization means no single entity controls the network. Think thousands of nodes scattered across the globe, each with equal say in what transactions are valid. It's democracy for databases. Security means the network can't be hacked, manipulat…  ( 9 min )

The golden age of free artificial intelligence is drawing to a close. For years, tech giants have poured billions into subsidising AI services, offering sophisticated chatbots, image generators, and coding assistants at prices far below their true cost. This strategy, designed to capture market share in the nascent AI economy, has democratised access to cutting-edge technology. But as investor patience wears thin and demands for profitability intensify, the era of loss-leading AI services faces an existential reckoning. The implications stretch far beyond Silicon Valley boardrooms—millions of users who've grown accustomed to free AI tools may soon find themselves priced out of the very technologies that promised to level the playing field. The current AI landscape bears striking resemblanc…  ( 26 min )

سلام ساب‌گیم (SubGame) هست. برای توسعه این پروژه تصمیم گرفتم از دو تکنولوژی محبوب استفاده کنم: Next.js برای فرانت‌اند FastAPI برای بک‌اند انتخاب این استک برام به چند دلیل جذاب بود: سرعت توسعه بالا سازگاری عالی با SEO مخصوصاً سمت فرانت‌اند با Next.js کارایی و سادگی FastAPI برای پیاده‌سازی APIها الان در مرحله تولید هستم و در بخش‌هایی مثل سیستم چت، مدیریت کاربران و تراکنش‌ها مدیریت احراز هویت با JWT ذخیره‌سازی امن توکن‌ها بهینه‌سازی عملکرد برای مقیاس بزرگ‌تر در آینده بیشتر درباره جزئیات فنی هر بخش می‌نویسم. فعلاً خواستم اولین تجربه‌هام رو به اشتراک بذارم و بازخورد جامعه برنامه‌نویسی رو بگیرم  ( 6 min )

Video is no longer just a tool for B2C engagement—it’s rapidly becoming a cornerstone of B2B lead generation strategies. From awareness to decision-making, video content drives results throughout the sales funnel. Here's a quick look at key trends, formats, and actionable tips to help B2B marketers make the most of video. 🔥 Trends Driving B2B Video in 2025: Short-form content is dominating, especially on LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts. Personalized video messages are seeing higher response rates in outbound campaigns. AI-generated videos are making production faster and cheaper. Webinars and virtual events remain powerful for capturing high-intent leads. SEO-optimized video content helps boost discoverability. 🎥 Effective Video Formats for B2B: Explainer videos to clarify complex products or services. Customer testimonials to build trust and credibility. Product demos to showcase features in real-time. Thought leadership interviews to position your brand as an industry authority. Case studies in video format to highlight measurable outcomes. ✅ Tips to Maximize ROI: Start with a clear CTA in every video. Optimize for mobile viewing and fast loading speeds. Repurpose videos across multiple platforms (email, social, website). Use closed captions to improve accessibility and engagement. A/B test thumbnails and titles for better performance. Leverage the power of video in B2B lead gen to capture attention, nurture leads, and close deals faster than ever. B2BMarketing #VideoMarketing #LeadGeneration #ContentStrategy #MarketingTrends2025  ( 6 min )

As developers, we love building things. But let’s be honest — spending hours managing cloud infrastructure, debugging misconfigurations, or fixing scaling issues isn’t the most exciting part of our job. The cloud gives us flexibility, but it also brings complexity. That’s where Managed Cloud Services come in. Instead of babysitting servers and pipelines, you can offload monitoring, security, and optimization to experts — while you focus on writing code and shipping features. The Problem: Cloud Complexity Is Real Cloud adoption has skyrocketed. Most teams are now using multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Sounds great, right? Until you hit: Unexpected cloud bills Security misconfigurations Slow deployments Struggling with compliance req…  ( 7 min )

Day 8 of my LeetCode streak 🚀 Today’s problem was 165. Compare Version Numbers — a neat string parsing challenge where the tricky part isn’t the logic itself, but handling all the little details: Ignoring leading zeros ("01" = "001") Treating missing revisions as 0 ("1.0" = "1.0.0") Comparing uneven revision lengths I solved it in JavaScript by splitting the version strings into arrays, comparing each part as integers, and defaulting to 0 when one version runs out of parts. Even on a distracted day (hello, Twitter doomscrolling 😅), keeping the streak alive matters. 👉 Full breakdown with code and reflections on my blog: https://nitinahirwal.in/posts/165-CompareVersionNumbers On to Day 9! 🚀 LeetCode #JavaScript #100DaysOfCode  ( 6 min )

In one of my older writings, I argued that “asking the right question” was the golden key to getting quick and useful answers from people. Back then, developer communities, forums, and Telegram groups were the holy grounds where our questions lived. Everyone had Google, but the real magic was asking the right people in the right way. Ask poorly, and you’d either get mocked or dismissed with: “Dude, do your own research first.” Today, things are different. Instead of bad-tempered humans, we now face an always-eager, sometimes confused AI. Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have rewritten the rules of the game. Thrives on raw input Feed AI code snippets, error logs, and outputs—it digests them instantly. A human would need to parse, think, and simulate first. Infinite patienc…  ( 8 min )

Is Your Fridge Smarter Than You? Unlocking the Mystery of the Metaverse! Ever find yourself staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what to make for dinner with the random ingredients you have? Now, imagine stepping inside that fridge, exploring its contents, and even having a virtual chef suggest recipes – all without actually being in the kitchen. Sound like science fiction? Welcome to the Metaverse! The Metaverse is buzzing, but let's be honest, it can sound incredibly complicated. Forget images of Mark Zuckerberg looking… well, like Mark Zuckerberg in VR. We're going to break down what it actually is, why you should care, and how you can dip your toe into this potentially revolutionary digital world. Is the Metaverse? Imagine the internet, but instead of just looking at website…  ( 8 min )

Hi Dev Community, I'm Nauman! I’m currently learning frontend development in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, and this is my story—raw, real, and still unfolding. I didn’t come from a tech background, but I’ve always been curious about how websites work behind the scenes. That curiosity led me to enroll in a web development course at Corvit BWP, and it’s been a rollercoaster ever since. JavaScript hit me like a storm—especially asynchronous concepts like callbacks and Promises. I remember staring at code, wondering why things weren’t working, feeling stuck and overwhelmed. But I didn’t give up. I started asking questions, breaking problems into tiny pieces, and using analogies to make sense of the chaos. Slowly, things began to click. I realized I learn best through real-world examples, visual explanations, and hands-on practice. I started solving small challenges, building mini-projects, and writing down what I understood. That’s why I’m here on Dev.to—to share what I’ve learned in a way that helps others who might be facing the same confusion. I want to turn my learning into something useful for others. My goal is to write beginner-friendly blogs that simplify tough topics, especially for those who feel lost in callback hell or tangled in JavaScript logic. If my posts can help even one person feel more confident, that’s a win. I’m exploring modern tools like Next.js and MongoDB, and I’m excited to share tutorials, breakdowns, and personal insights as I grow. I believe learning is a journey, not a race—and I’m here to walk it with you. Thanks for reading. Let’s build, learn, and grow together.  ( 6 min )

En el sector de procesamiento y distribución de alimentos, la capacidad para producir hielo tubular de manera eficiente y confiable es esencial para mantener la cadena de frío y asegurar la calidad del producto final. ¿Quiénes son los principales fabricantes de máquinas de hielo tubular de alta capacidad? Los fabricantes que se posicionan como líderes combinan tecnología avanzada en componentes clave —como evaporadores de alta eficiencia, compresores de tecnología de punta y sistemas frigoríficos integrados— con experiencia adaptada a las necesidades específicas del mercado industrial, especialmente en regiones como México. Estas tecnologías innovadoras mejoran la eficiencia energética, prolongan la vida útil del equipo y reducen costos operativos, aspectos vitales para industrias como la …  ( 8 min )

When developing with Claude Code, I often face the problem of overly verbose commit messages being generated. I recently discovered that the newly released subagents feature can solve this problem, so I'd like to share how to set it up. When you ask Claude Code to execute git commit after implementing features, it generates extremely verbose commit messages like this: Add describe_tables e2e test and refactor MCP initialization - Add comprehensive e2e test for describe_tables tool - Refactor MCP server initialization into reusable functions - setupMCPServer: Starts the server process - initializeMCPServer: Handles the MCP protocol handshake - Ensure both list_tables and describe_tables have complete e2e coverage 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By:…  ( 10 min )

En el sector industrial del procesamiento y distribución de alimentos, la elección adecuada de una máquina de hielo tubular con capacidad para 10 toneladas por día es un factor crítico para garantizar calidad, eficiencia y continuidad operativa. Proveedores en México y el extranjero ofrecen opciones que varían según tecnología, soporte técnico y adaptabilidad al mercado nacional, permitiendo una decisión informada que optimice la cadena de frío y la productividad. CBFI: Empresa con presencia consolidada en México, reconocida por su enfoque en tecnologías de eficiencia energética y facilidad de instalación. Su oferta se distingue por un diseño compacto y sistemas de soporte técnico adaptados a las normativas mexicanas, con especial énfasis en soluciones prácticas para pescaderías y plantas …  ( 8 min )

En el sector industrial de procesamiento y distribución de alimentos, la selección de un fabricante de máquinas de hielo tubular con producción diaria aproximada de 5 toneladas es un aspecto crucial para garantizar eficiencia y continuidad operativa. Aunque los nombres de fabricantes específicos no siempre se divulgan ampliamente por razones comerciales y competitivas, hay referencias confiables a fabricantes líderes en Asia, Europa y América que combinan tecnología avanzada para este propósito. Destacan fabricantes en China, Alemania y países de Norteamérica, que adaptan sus productos a requisitos industriales y logísticos en mercados como México, donde la demanda de hielo tubular uniforme y de alta calidad es considerable. Resumen rápido Empresas especializadas: en mercados asiáticos y e…  ( 8 min )

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we interact with technology. Instead of hard-coding logic for every feature, developers can now offload tasks like summarization, reasoning, and content generation to Large Language Models (LLMs). Claude, created by Anthropic, is one of the newest and most powerful AI assistants available today. It competes with models like OpenAI’s GPT, but with a focus on safety, long context handling (up to 200K tokens), and strong reasoning abilities. In this article, I’ll show how Flutter, a cross-platform framework for mobile development, can integrate with Claude’s API to create AI-driven mobile applications. Why Use AI in Mobile Apps? Mobile users generate and consume text constantly — notes, emails, chats, documents, and more. Embedding…  ( 10 min )

Carlos Vives brings his 30-year legacy of Colombian vallenato to the Tiny Desk with a 12-piece band blending accordions, alegre drums, gaita and even electric guitar. Revisiting classics like “La Cachucha Bacana,” “La Tierra del Olvido” and “Fruta Fresca,” he proves that deep grooves and rich folk traditions still pack a punch—even in a tiny space. This set is part of NPR Music’s “El Tiny” takeover celebrating Latinidad from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. With longtime collaborators fueling every beat, Vives shows why he’s Colombia’s folk-rock icon, serving up a fiery, history-soaked performance you won’t want to miss. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Three months ago, I discovered a tool that completely transformed my SQL workflow. Here's my brutally honest review of the MSSQL extension for VS Code. We've all been there. You're in the zone, cranking out application code, when suddenly you need to check something in the database. Alt-tab to SSMS, wait for it to wake up from hibernation, click through a dozen dialogs to get connected, and boom—your coding flow is dead. I used to lose at least 30 minutes a day to this context switching nightmare. Until I found something that changed everything. The MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code isn't just another database tool—it's a complete paradigm shift. Instead of forcing you to leave your development environment, it brings the database directly into your code editor. And honestly? It works …  ( 9 min )

Real-time chat is a core feature in many modern applications, from social media to customer support. Building one from scratch can seem complex, but with the right tools, it’s more accessible than you think. In this tutorial, we’ll build a complete chat application using Flutter for the cross-platform frontend and Supabase for a powerful, scalable backend. We will walk through setting up your project, creating the user interface, and implementing real-time messaging with Supabase’s powerful PostgreSQL database and Realtime API, with detailed code explanations along the way. Before we dive in, let’s quickly talk about this tech stack. Flutter allows us to build beautiful, natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. Supabase is an open-source Firebase …  ( 10 min )

Introduction Running Nginx on a public server without proper hardening is a recipe for abuse. Two of the most effective, low‑maintenance defenses are TLS encryption and Fail2Ban. TLS protects data in transit, while Fail2Ban automatically bans IPs that show malicious behavior (e.g., repeated 404s or brute‑force login attempts). This tutorial walks an SRE through a practical, step‑by‑step hardening of an Ubuntu 22.04 Nginx instance. TLS eliminates eavesdropping and man‑in‑the‑middle attacks. Modern browsers also flag non‑HTTPS sites as insecure, hurting user trust. Fail2Ban watches log files for patterns that indicate attacks (failed logins, repeated 404s, etc.) and adds temporary firewall rules to block the offending IPs. Together they address both data confidentiality and automated abuse…  ( 8 min )

Mastering Session Management: The Cornerstone of Web Security Introduction In the realm of web security, session management is often the unsung hero. While encryption and authentication grab headlines, how a web application manages user sessions can make or break its security posture. Sessions are the threads that weave a user's journey through a website, maintaining state and identity across multiple requests. However, if not handled properly, sessions become a gateway for attackers to hijack accounts, steal sensitive data, or impersonate users. Understanding Sessions and Their Importance A session represents a semi-permanent interactive information interchange between two or more communicating devices, typically a user and a web server. HTTP is stateless by design, so sessions help maint…  ( 8 min )

Weekend 3 of preptember is here and this one was a bit different from the previous weekends… This weekend was packed with preparation for Oktane where I’ll be presenting a workshop, so my time was more limited than usual. But I still managed to close an issue that was on the list. 🎉🎉 TLDR: One PR implementing 6 color schemes so cards can look a little bit different from each other, plus some improvements to the Copilot instructions for better AI-assisted contributions. Last weekend I implemented multi-language support for GitFichas with GitHub Copilot’s help. The site is now able to support any number of languages instead of just Portuguese and English, which was a big win for localization. I also had Copilot review its own work for the first time, which was quite the experience speciall…  ( 8 min )

Introduction So when it comes to memory management there are two terms you really need to know, the stack and the heap. The stack is a region of memory that stores temporary data that is only needed for a short period of time. It operates in a last-in, first-out (LIFO) manner, meaning that the most recently added data is the first to be removed, as the name suggests. Basically imagine a stack of plates, if you wanna remove one plate you remove the top one, remove the middle plate and disaster awaits in this analogy. The stack is typically used for storing function parameters, local variables, and return addresses. It is fast and efficient because it has a fixed size and does not require dynamic memory allocation. The size of the stack is usually limited, and if a program tries to use mor…  ( 14 min )

In the early days of microservices, REST APIs became the default way for services to talk to each other. They’re simple, predictable, and well-understood. But as systems grow, REST starts showing cracks: latency, bottlenecks, and brittle dependencies. That’s where asynchronous messaging with tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus takes the lead. REST APIs force a request–response relationship. If Service A calls Service B, A must wait until B replies. Messaging flips this. A just sends a message and moves on. B (and even C, D, E…) can consume it when ready. 👉 This decoupling makes systems more resilient—one slow service doesn’t break the whole chain. With REST APIs, the producer is in push mode. The caller must hit the server directly, regardless of whether that server is busy, …  ( 7 min )

About the project It contains a header and four sections on this webpage. Whenever we want to create a webpage, we have to decide *What is the use of this scratch webpage * MANIKANDAN T MANIKANDAN T About me project content login page About Me Iam a web developer Project Library management Library managem…  ( 7 min )

Multithreading is the process of executing multiple threads simultaneously. A thread is the smallest unit of execution. Java provides strong multithreading support via the Thread class and Runnable interface. It helps in better CPU utilization and improved application performance. There are two main ways to create a thread in Java: a) Extending the Thread Class class MyThread extends Thread { public void run() { System.out.println("Thread running using Thread class!"); } } public class ThreadDemo { public static void main(String[] args) { MyThread t1 = new MyThread(); t1.start(); // Start the thread } } b) Implementing the Runnable Interface class MyRunnable implements Runnable { public void run() { System.out.println("Thread running using Runnable interface!"); } } public class RunnableDemo { public static void main(String[] args) { Thread t1 = new Thread(new MyRunnable()); t1.start(); } } A thread passes through these states: New → Runnable → Running → Waiting → Terminated New: Thread object created but not started. Runnable: Thread is ready to run but waiting for CPU scheduling. Running: Thread is currently executing. Waiting/Timed Waiting: Thread is paused temporarily. Terminated: Thread has finished execution. start() → begin thread execution run() → contains the logic of the thread sleep(ms) → pause thread for given milliseconds join() → wait for a thread to finish isAlive() → check if thread is running When multiple threads access a shared resource, race conditions may occur. synchronized keyword ensures that only one thread can access a resource at a time. Threads allow concurrent execution. Two ways to create threads: Thread class & Runnable interface. Use synchronization to prevent race conditions. Multithreading is widely used in games, web servers, and real-time applications.  ( 6 min )

Next.js App Router defaults all components to Server Components. The "use client" directive marks a file as a Client Component. Placed at the top of a file: "use client"; Tells Next.js: render this component on the client (browser). Without it → the file stays a Server Component. // Button.tsx "use client"; export default function Button() { return alert("Clicked!")}>Click me } Without "use client", this would break: event handlers & useState only work in the browser. Next.js defaults to Server Components for speed & smaller bundles. "use client" is an escape hatch when you need client-only features. You need "use client" if you use: React hooks: useState, useEffect, useRef Event handlers: onClick, onChange, … Browser APIs: localStorage, window, document Client-only libraries: Chart.js, React-Quill, etc. Next.js scans for "use client" at build time. That file + its imports → shipped as JS bundle to the browser. Server Components are stripped to HTML + serialized props. Server Components can import Client Components. Client Components cannot import Server Components. // page.tsx (Server Component) import Button from "./Button"; export default function Page() { return ( Hello // Client-side, interactive ); } Default = Server Component (fast, no client JS). Add "use client" only where you need state, events, or browser APIs. Sprinkle sparingly → keep most of your tree on the server. ⚡ "use client" is the switch that brings React interactivity into your Next.js App Router components. Originally published on: Bitlyst  ( 6 min )

Java 8 introduced functional programming concepts to the language, making code more concise, readable, and powerful. Three of the most important features are: Functional Interfaces Lambda Expressions Streams API A functional interface is an interface with a single abstract method (SAM). They enable lambda expressions and method references. Common functional interfaces: Predicate → test a condition Consumer → consume input Function → transform input Supplier → provide values public class FunctionalInterfaceDemo { public static void main(String[] args) { Predicate isEven = n -> n % 2 == 0; System.out.println(isEven.test(10)); // true System.out.println(isEven.test(15)); // false } } A lambda expression is a short way to represent an…  ( 6 min )

AbortController is the standard way to cancel async work in modern JavaScript. It pairs with AbortSignal, which you pass to tasks so they can stop immediately. Create a controller → pass controller.signal to your async work. Call controller.abort(reason?) to cancel; consumers see an AbortError (or signal.reason). Works with fetch, streams, and your own functions. const c = new AbortController() const resP = fetch('/api/data', { signal: c.signal }) // later... c.abort('user navigated away') try { await resP } catch (e) { if (e.name === 'AbortError') /* ignore */ } reason support) const c = new AbortController() const { signal } = c signal.aborted // boolean signal.reason // any (why it was aborted) c.abort(new DOMException('Timeout', 'AbortError')) // or: c.abor…  ( 8 min )

In the previous section, we covered the basics of CompletableFuture: chaining, combining, exception handling, and real-world use cases. Now, let’s go one step further and look at advanced features that make it production-ready: orTimeout & completeOnTimeout) Sometimes tasks hang due to slow APIs or network issues. Instead of blocking forever, CompletableFuture lets you set timeouts. orTimeout() → fail after timeout import java.util.concurrent.*; public class CompletableFutureTimeout { public static void main(String[] args) { CompletableFuture future = CompletableFuture.supplyAsync(() -> { try { Thread.sleep(3000); } catch (InterruptedException e) {} return "Completed!"; }).orTimeout(2, TimeUnit.SECONDS); try { …  ( 7 min )

La industria china de máquinas de hielo tubular para ambientes de alta temperatura está claramente dominada por fabricantes que combinan innovación tecnológica con un enfoque en eficiencia energética y adaptación a condiciones extremas. Los diez principales fabricantes ofrecen soluciones robustas que minimizan la pérdida de eficiencia y maximizan la producción, factores críticos para sectores como el procesamiento y distribución de alimentos en climas cálidos. Los líderes en este segmento destacan por su tecnología avanzada y adaptaciones específicas para ambientes de alta temperatura. Fabricantes como Hoshizaki China, IceTech y SnowWorld incorporan sistemas antivibración, refrigerantes ecológicos y compresores de alta eficiencia que optimizan la operación continua. La robustez y fiabilida…  ( 8 min )

Learning Principles to Help You Learn Faster and Smarter if You Want to Become a Dev in the AI Age Mark Justin Superable ・ Sep 23 #programming #beginners #productivity #learning  ( 5 min )

Working with asynchronous programming in Java used to be tricky with just Thread, Runnable, or ExecutorService. Since Java 8, CompletableFuture has become one of the most powerful APIs for handling asynchronous tasks with clean, fluent, and non-blocking code. In this blog, we’ll explore: Basics of CompletableFuture Real-world use cases Chaining and combining futures Exception handling Running multiple tasks in parallel CompletableFuture A CompletableFuture represents a future result of an asynchronous computation. It can be manually completed or executed asynchronously. import java.util.concurrent.*; public class CompletableFutureDemo { public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception { CompletableFuture future = CompletableFuture.runAsync(() -> { t…  ( 8 min )

1. Stack (LIFO – Last In, First Out) A Stack follows the principle of Last In, First Out (LIFO). Think of a stack of plates: the last plate placed on top is the first one to be removed. Common Methods in Stack: push() – add an element pop() – remove top element peek() – see top element without removing isEmpty() – check if stack is empty Example Code (Stack Demo): import java.util.Stack; public class StackDemo { public static void main(String[] args) { Stack stack = new Stack(); stack.push(10); stack.push(20); stack.push(30); System.out.println("Top element: " + stack.peek()); // 30 System.out.println("Removed: " + stack.pop()); // 30 System.out.println("Is stack empty? " + stack.isEmpty()); } } 2. Queue (FIFO – First In, First Out) A Queue follows the principle of First In, First Out (FIFO). Think of a ticket counter queue: the first person in line is the first to be served. Common Methods in Queue: offer() – add element poll() – remove front element peek() – see front element isEmpty() – check if queue is empty Example Code (Queue Demo): import java.util.LinkedList; import java.util.Queue; public class QueueDemo { public static void main(String[] args) { Queue queue = new LinkedList(); queue.offer(10); queue.offer(20); queue.offer(30); System.out.println("Front element: " + queue.peek()); // 10 System.out.println("Removed: " + queue.poll()); // 10 System.out.println("Is queue empty? " + queue.isEmpty()); } } Stack is best when you need reverse order processing (Undo operations, DFS, expression evaluation). Queue is best when you need sequential order processing (Task scheduling, BFS, request handling).  ( 6 min )

Most developers stick to integrating slick solutions like Stripe or Razorpay for payments. But what if you rolled up your sleeves and built your own payment gateway from scratch complete with banks, risk engines, settlements, refunds, and tokenization, just like the big fintech players? That’s exactly what I did with PayProX. It’s a microservices-based, cloud-deployed payment gateway ecosystem built for scalability, modularity, and rock-solid security. In this post, I’m stoked to share how I pulled it off, the lessons I learned along the way, and why this project is an awesome challenge for anyone curious about backend engineering or fintech systems. Every time you click “Pay Now,” a complex network of systems springs to life: Your request flows to a Payment Gateway. The Payment Processor …  ( 10 min )

Internationalization (i18n) is the blueprint for global software. At its heart lies a deceptively simple element: the translation key. Your team's approach to naming these keys isn't a minor detail—it's a foundational architectural decision. A poor strategy creates "i18n debt," a silent tax on every future feature that slows development and inflates costs. A great one ensures longevity and streamlines collaboration for years to come. Think of an i18n key not as a variable, but as a stable, multi-party contract between three stakeholders: Developers: They need a predictable interface to retrieve text. The key should offer clues about a string's purpose, reducing the need to constantly jump between the codebase and translation files. Translators: The key is often their first and most impor…  ( 12 min )

Want top online translation services that translate documents with a fast turnaround for free or an affordable price? Before you use an online language service or translator tool, know that it might just be the best way to put your company at risk of phishing or a security breach. There are significant cybersecurity risks involved with online translation services. This applies whether you use an online translator tool, professional human translator or virtual translation agency that provides certified translations. Not convinced? Read about Statoil’s breach caused by their employees’ use of a free online translation tool. Security likely isn’t top of mind as you scramble to turn around a translated document as quickly as possible for your company. However, you certainly don’t want to be th…  ( 10 min )

Introduction This is where Apache Flink comes in — a powerful stream processing engine that can analyze millions of events as they happen. Why Real-Time Fraud Detection? Fraud in financial systems can be extremely costly. Examples: Credit cards, online payments, bank transfers. Batch vs. Stream processing: Batch: Data is analyzed after being collected → too late Stream: Every transaction is analyzed instantly → fast and effective Why Flink? Event-driven: Processes data streams with low latency Stateful computation: Maintains account-level or user-level state for detecting anomalies Scalable: Handles millions of transactions per second Proposed Architecture Kafka as the transaction source Flink Job for real-time analysis and fraud scoring Rules & ML model to detect suspicious patterns Alerts → sent to dashboards or monitoring systems architecture Diagram : StreamExecutionEnvironment env = StreamExecutionEnvironment.getExecutionEnvironment(); DataStream transactions = env .addSource(new KafkaTransactionSource()); DataStream flagged = transactions .keyBy(Transaction::getAccountId) .process(new FraudDetectionFunction()); flagged.addSink(new AlertSink()); env.execute("Real-Time Fraud Detection"); keyBy: Groups transactions by account process: Runs fraud detection logic AlertSink: Sends alerts when suspicious activity is detected Conclusion Flink enables real-time fraud detection CTA (Call to Action) Curious how real-time fraud detection can save millions? Let’s connect and discuss streaming analytics with Flink!  ( 6 min )

Email is still the backbone of professional communication. Yet for many teams, it has become a productivity drain. Time disappears into repetitive replies, endless scheduling loops, and cluttered inboxes. Perplexity has introduced its Email Assistant to change this. It does not try to reinvent email — it makes it manageable. By automating replies, organizing threads, and handling scheduling, it turns inboxes into a space where real work gets done instead of stalled. The assistant connects with Gmail and Outlook. From the moment it is active, it reduces the time spent on manual tasks: drafting responses, finding meeting slots, and sorting mail. Instead of basic templates, replies match your communication style. The goal is not to replace your voice, but to accelerate the repetitive work…  ( 13 min )

Proxmox and Cloud-Init virtual machine templates Proxmox is the manager of these virtual environments. It uses a technology called KVM (kernel-based virtual machine), which ensures that each virtual machine runs smoothly without interfering with others. In addition, Proxmox can handle so-called containers via LXC (Linux Containers), which are even lighter than VMs and great for running individual applications with minimal overhead. You also can manage your VMs and containers from a browser. Web-based interface designed to be user-friendly, so even those new to virtualization can get started without too much trouble. What are Proxmox VM Templates? The Role of Cloud-Init https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Cloud-Init_Support. Combining Proxmox Templates with Cloud-Init Step 1: Preparing Your Template Read the full article: https://bit.ly/47WX1Ce  ( 7 min )

As developers and designers, we've all been there. You're working on a new feature, and you need to use the brand's primary color. You open the inspector, find a button that looks right, and copy the hex code: #3B82F6. A week later, another developer does the same but samples it from a slightly different banner and gets #3B83F7. Individually, these tiny inconsistencies are harmless. But they accumulate. Over time, your application's UI becomes a patchwork of "almost-right" values, leading to a messy user experience and a maintenance nightmare. This is the problem that Design Tokens solve. At their core, design tokens are a methodology for managing your design decisions. They are named entities that store the individual, low-level values of your design system, like colors, spacing, typograp…  ( 8 min )

No soy un usuario avanzado de herramientas de IA, sin embargo en el último AWS Meetup Madrid, nos acompañó Alejandro Veliz Fernandes como uno de los ponentes. Durante su charla en demos interactivas nos mostró una visión general de cómo funciona KIRO, entrando en detalles en la parte que más me interesa de la IA, los límites de la herramienta (Guard rail) y la seguridad de nuestra información. Después de escuchar y tener una charla interesante con Alejandro y coincidiendo que me llegó el código de acceso a probar KIRO, aprovecharemos este post para explorar KIRO, un asistente de IA especializado en desarrollo de software, revisaremos cómo configurar el Model Context Protocol (MCP) para extender sus capacidades (intentando usarlo para algo mas que un chatbot) y revisaremos su configuración …  ( 10 min )

Serverless architecture has revolutionized how we build applications, but it comes with a well-known Achilles' heel: managing state. For stateless functions, it’s a dream. But as soon as your application requires real-time collaboration, live presence, or persistent chat, you enter a world of complexity. How do you manage WebSocket connections when your functions are ephemeral? The traditional workarounds are often complex and costly. You might find yourself managing sticky sessions on load balancers or bolting on a separate stateful service like Redis just to handle pub/sub and connection mapping. This adds significant operational overhead, undermining the core promise of serverless. At Vaultrice, we faced this exact dilemma. We needed to build a global, low-latency, and strongly-consiste…  ( 8 min )

I’m genuinely curious. For those of you managing servers day to day: Do you find SSH still works fine for you? Or do you run into pain points (key management, VPN drops, onboarding/offboarding, lack of auditing, etc.)? If you could design the ideal way to access and manage servers, what would it look like? I work at a team that’s exploring a new approach to server access. But before anything else, I want to hear directly from the community. What are your real frustrations? What would make your lives easier? We’ve also opened a Discord community where we’re talking about DevOps, security, and new ways to approach infra access. 👉 Join here I’d love to get your perspectives and learn what matters most to you.  ( 6 min )

React Native has become one of the most popular frameworks for building cross-platform mobile applications. It allows developers to write apps in JavaScript or TypeScript and run them on both iOS and Android with near-native performance. But when you start building your first project, you’ll face a crucial decision: Expo vs Bare workflow in React Native. This choice directly impacts how you develop, configure, and deploy your application. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the React Native Expo vs Bare workflow debate, explore their advantages and limitations, and answer common questions like “Which is better: Expo or Bare workflow in React Native?” and “Can I switch from Expo to Bare workflow later?” The Expo managed workflow is often the go-to choice for beginners. Expo provides a s…  ( 9 min )

How Talentcrowd President Joshua Lintz Was Exposed for Defrauding the United States Government Marcus ・ Sep 23 #corporatefraud #joshualintz #talentcrowd #whitecollarcrime  ( 5 min )

Wallet onboarding solutions have improved significantly over the last couple of years. While Dynamic.xyz has been a popular option, there are some differences in behavior across platforms that are worth noting. One example is how wallet disconnections are handled in MetaMask. In @dynamic-labs/sdk-react-core@4.32.0, the useIsLoggedIn() hook does not update to false when disconnecting a wallet. This behavior is noticeable not just in code but also on the Dynamic.xyz demo website, where disconnecting the wallet does not log out the user automatically. In contrast, both Privy.io and Web3Auth demos handle disconnects as expected, updating the state and logging the user out when the wallet is disconnected. Developed by the Metamask team. Offers reliable wallet disconnection handling. Supports social login flows alongside decentralized wallets. Provides cross-platform support including browser, mobile, and Unity. Developed and backed by Stripe. Handles wallet disconnections reliably. Supports account abstraction and embedded wallets. Focuses on privacy-first authentication and encrypted data management. From a personal perspective, backing by well-known teams adds confidence in terms of long-term support and reliability. Feature Dynamic.xyz Web3Auth Privy.io Wallet disconnect sync Does not update Yes Yes Social login Limited Yes Yes Account abstraction Partial Optional Default Reliability Generally good Strong Strong Backed by popular teams Medium Metamask team Stripe All three platforms offer wallet onboarding capabilities, but Web3Auth and Privy.io provide additional confidence with reliable disconnect handling and backing from prominent teams. They are favorable choices if you want consistent user experience and support for both social and decentralized login flows. Dynamic.xyz Demo | Web3Auth Demo | Privy.io Demo  ( 6 min )

Unit Of Work.. What is it ? The Unit of Work pattern is a design pattern used to group multiple operations (usually repository calls) into a single transaction. It ensures that either all operations succeed or none are applied, maintaining data consistency. It usually works alongside the Repository pattern, which abstracts data access logic. As I said it can work with repository patten, I will keep the code fairly simple rather than over-complicating it with generic repository. // Models/Product.cs public class Product { public int Id { get; set; } public string Name { get; set; } public decimal Price { get; set; } } // Models/Order.cs public class Order { public int Id { get; set; } public int ProductId { get; set; } public DateTime OrderDate { get; set; } } //…  ( 8 min )

In this blog, we’ll walk through how our Angular application is architected to work with a dynamic CMS setup using a custom library that acts as the bridge between Optimizely CMS and frontend rendering. We’ll explore the folder structure, routing flow, component loading, and how the** dynamic component** architecture works behind the scenes. Our Angular application is organized into three main folders: 1. DropComponents Contains all components that are dropped via CMS into the PageComponents array or the Blocks drop in CMS Content area. These components are dynamically rendered using a custom directive provided by our Angular library. 2. GlobalComponents Contains global UI components such as Header and NotFoundComponent (404 page) etc. 3. Pages Contains route-based page components. Include…  ( 13 min )

When developing modern applications, it’s common to hit a roadblock because the real backend service isn’t ready, or you need to test against multiple APIs at once. That’s where a mock server comes in: a lightweight server that returns fake data and files to mimic the behavior of your real backend. Python is an excellent choice for building mock servers because: It ships with a built-in HTTP server. It has lightweight frameworks like Flask and FastAPI. It can scale from a quick one-liner to a production-like simulation. In this guide, we’ll cover all Python-based options — from serving static files, to full CRUD APIs, to enterprise-style mocking. Python ships with http.server, a simple web server module. It’s the fastest way to expose a directory of files over HTTP. python3 -m http.server …  ( 9 min )

En la industria alimentaria y acuícola, elegir la máquina de hielo tubular correcta es vital para maximizar la eficiencia operativa y minimizar costos. Aquí presentamos un análisis experto sobre los diez principales proveedores mundiales de máquinas de hielo tubular fáciles de mantener y cómo sus tecnologías resuelven los grandes retos de este sector. Los fabricantes más reconocidos por su innovación y fiabilidad, y qué los distingue: GEA Group (Alemania): Innovación en sistemas integrados con alta eficiencia energética y soporte a nivel mundial, crucial para operaciones que requieren estabilidad y ahorro energético. Manitowoc (EE.UU.): Pioneros en tecnología avanzada de evaporadores, garantizando hielo tubular de alta pureza y uniformidad para procesos delicados. Mayekawa (Japón): Rob…  ( 8 min )

What Is Sentence-Transformers (SBERT)? When I first explored text similarity, it was for an exam management system. The problem? Sometimes different teachers unknowingly entered the same question twice in the database just phrased a little differently. Traditional keyword-based matching struggled with this, since two questions could look different on the surface but actually mean the same thing. For example: “What is the capital city of France?” To a keyword search, those might look different. But to a student (and to us), they’re clearly duplicates. This is where Sentence-Transformers (SBERT) comes in. By converting questions into semantic embeddings, SBERT allows us to measure how close two sentences are in meaning, not just in wording. That makes it perfect for detecting duplicate que…  ( 11 min )

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are great at generating text, but they don’t always “know” everything. Their knowledge is limited to what they were trained on, and that training data stops at a certain date. So, what happens if you want your AI to answer questions about new research, company documents, or yesterday’s news? That’s where RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) comes in. What is RAG? RAG stands for Retrieval-Augmented Generation. It’s a technique that makes large language models (LLMs) smarter by connecting them to an external knowledge source. In simple terms: Retrieval = finding relevant information from a database, documents, or the internet. Generation = using that information to create a human-like answer. Think of it like this: How RAG Works (Step by Step) User …  ( 7 min )

La eficiencia y la calidad en la producción de hielo tubular son factores decisivos para la rentabilidad en la industria alimentaria y la acuicultura. En un sector donde la preservación y el transporte dependen críticamente del hielo, las diez principales fabricantes mundiales de máquinas tubulares de hielo de bajo ruido destacan por impulsar la innovación tecnológica que maximiza la eficiencia y reduce los costos operativos. Estas empresas líderes, procedentes de países como Corea del Sur, Alemania, Canadá, China y México, se enfocan en tecnologías que optimizan los evaporadores para una producción constante, integran compresores silenciosos y energéticamente eficientes, y diseñan equipos compactos que facilitan la instalación en espacios industriales limitados. Su compromiso con la calid…  ( 8 min )

We’re living in the AI age. Information is growing at exponential speed, and the ability to learn faster, adapt faster, and retain more knowledge can set you apart as a software developer. But here’s the catch—most people still study wrong. If you’ve been: rereading textbooks 📚 rewatching tutorials ▶️ highlighting notes in rainbow colors 🌈 rewriting notes just to make them look aesthetic… I hate to break it to you—those are passive study methods. They drain your time and energy without bringing you closer to becoming an effective developer. In this guide, we’ll rewire your learning strategy using principles I’ve picked up from: Ultra Learning (Scott H. Young) Atomic Habits (James Clear) The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need (UnJaded Jade) Ali Abdaal & other YouTube c…  ( 11 min )

The world of software testing has always been in motion. From the days when QA teams relied heavily on spreadsheets and manual checks, to the rise of automation frameworks that saved time but demanded constant upkeep, the goal has always been the same—ensuring reliable, high-quality applications. Today, however, we are entering a new era. Artificial Intelligence is not just changing the way we test software; it is redefining what is possible in quality assurance. According to McKinsey, nearly 72% of organizations worldwide are already using AI in at least one part of their business (report). This shows us how deeply AI is shaping industries. For enterprises that rely on speed, scale, and stability, ignoring the role of AI in software testing is no longer an option. In this article, we will…  ( 10 min )

¿Cuáles son los mejores proveedores de máquinas de hielo tubular de diseño eficiente? Para profesionales en el procesamiento y la distribución de alimentos, incluidos los productos acuáticos, la elección de una máquina de hielo tubular de alta calidad se basa en la eficiencia operativa, la calidad del hielo producido y el ahorro en costos de instalación y energía. Entre los criterios clave, destacan los proveedores que ofrecen tecnologías innovadoras enfocadas en minimizar periodos de inactividad, optimizar el consumo energético y garantizar durabilidad en entornos industriales exigentes. La experiencia acumulada en el sector alimentario y acuícola asegura que la selección correcta de una máquina de hielo tubular no solo mejora la productividad, sino que también protege la integridad del p…  ( 8 min )

The crypto world moves at a lightning-fast pace. To keep up, projects and brands face an ever-increasing demand for high-quality, engaging content and seamless community management. Relying on traditional, manual methods is no longer a viable option. This is where AI-generated content and automation services emerge as a transformative solution, offering unparalleled speed, efficiency, and scalability. By leveraging these advanced tools, crypto projects can drastically reduce content production time, maintain a consistent brand voice, and effortlessly scale their marketing efforts to meet growing needs. Understanding AI-Generated Content and Automation What Are AI-Powered Crypto Tools? AI-powered crypto tools are applications that use machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) t…  ( 9 min )

Voy a dar mi opinión personal. Creo que es una pregunta con una respuesta difícil y que depende más de los puntos de vista. Desde mi punto de vista como persona que ha asistido a varias charlas, la verdad es que la Camp ha sido interesante, quizás para mi gusto demasiada IA, pero no podemos negar que ahora mismo la IA es lo que está tirando de una parte importante del carro de la innovación en el sector de la informática/tecnología tanto a nivel de desarrollo y mejoras como de inversión económica, pero mi sensación es que después del pico del hype que hemos sufrido con la IA estamos en estos momentos en un momento meseta y no tengo claro si de aquí volverá a subir o tendrá una caída. También he echado en falta charlas más transversales que no sea únicamente Drupal, o en las que Drupal es…  ( 7 min )

Hey guys! It's great to be back! After a short break, I'm thrilled to dive back into the world of React with a topic that's central to modern web development: the big shift from class components to functional ones. The evolution of React from class components to functional components isn't just a simple facelift or a change in syntax—it represents a profound shift in how we approach component design and manage complexity. It's an intentional move toward making React codebases more predictable, understandable, and reusable. Before the introduction of Hooks, the primary way to build stateful, complex components was through the class component model. While powerful, they introduced several pain points that often led to confusion and verbose code: Complex this Context: Class components rely he…  ( 8 min )

Introduction When people think about machine learning, their attention often gravitates toward sophisticated algorithms like random forests, neural networks, or support vector machines. However, in practice, success in machine learning is not just about choosing the right model; it is about choosing the right features to feed into those models. The data we use has just as much influence on performance as the algorithm itself. If the dataset is bloated with unnecessary, irrelevant, or noisy features, even the best algorithms may struggle to produce accurate predictions. On the other hand, if we carefully select the features that matter most, our models become more interpretable, faster, and better at generalizing to unseen data. This process of identifying and selecting relevant variables i…  ( 11 min )

Migrating a large-scale production application is never a small decision especially when the application in question is powering wallet operations, bill payments and crypto-to-fiat conversions. For context, the system I worked on had grown beyond 120,000 lines of JavaScript, much of it mission-critical and actively serving users with real money flowing through it every single day. The push to migrate wasn’t just my personal, although I’d long advocated for TypeScript internally. The tipping point came through a combination of colleague feedback, developer pain around ongoing maintenance, and the long-term risks of leaving such a large system in “pure JavaScript mode.” I should also note that this work was heavily inspired by Ben Howdle. His excellent talk on Letting Go of Perfectionism in …  ( 10 min )

1. BASICS: // Package declaration (optional) package mypackage; // Import statements import java.util.*; // Main class public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // This is a single-line comment /* Multi-line comment: Declaring a string variable and printing it */ String greeting = "Hello, Mie!"; System.out.println(greeting); } } 2. VARIABLES & CONSTANTS: public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { // Explicit type int x = 42; String name = "Alice"; // Type inference (Java 10+) var y = 10; var greeting = "Hello"; // Multiple variables of the same type int a = 1, b = 2, c = 3; // Constants (final) …  ( 10 min )

PHP JIT Compiler: How It Works and Why It Matters Introduction PHP has traditionally been an interpreted language, which means that every time you run your PHP code, the Zend Engine parses and executes it line by line. With the release of PHP 8.0, a new feature called JIT (Just-In-Time) Compiler was introduced. JIT can significantly speed up certain types of operations by compiling PHP code into machine-level instructions that the CPU can execute directly. In this blog, we’ll explore: What JIT is and how it works in PHP How PHP worked before JIT A practical example showing the performance difference with and without JIT When JIT is most effective JIT (Just-In-Time) Compilation is a technique used by modern programming languages to improve performance. Instead of interpreting code at r…  ( 7 min )

The Butterfly Effect That Started It All Three years ago, I never imagined that sharing my YouTube earnings on Medium would lead to building a SaaS platform. But that's exactly what happened when a young programmer named Timur slid into my DMs after reading about my faceless YouTube channels and print-on-demand success. That single DM would become the foundation of ToolsTube, our all-in-one YouTube SEO platform that's launching today on Product Hunt. The Developer's Dilemma Working with Timur opened my eyes to something fascinating about backend developers. They're absolute wizards at solving problems, but there's a catch. They tend to focus intensely on developer problems and want to solve them with code, only to discover that hundreds of other developers have already built similar soluti…  ( 8 min )

This article provides a side-by-side comparison of the most common query operators in Shodan vs the latest syntax in ZoomEye. When it comes to cyberspace search engines, Shodan and ZoomEye are two of the most widely used platforms. Shodan is often described as “the search engine for the Internet of Things,” indexing banners and metadata from connected devices worldwide. ZoomEye, is another powerful search engine for internet-wide scanning, particularly popular in the security research community. Both platforms allow analysts, penetration testers, and defenders to search for exposed services, vulnerable hosts, and network fingerprints. However, their query syntax is different — and mixing them up can lead to zero results or misleading queries. Find exposed RDP (3389) assets Shodan: po…  ( 6 min )

Description: Why Choose DigitalOcean and Google Workspace? For growing businesses and startups, having a reliable website and professional email is crucial. DigitalOcean hosting offers fast, affordable cloud servers, while Google Workspace email setup gives you the power of Gmail with your own domain (e.g., hello@mygreatstartup.com). By combining the two, you get: A scalable website hosted on DigitalOcean. A trusted email solution via Google Workspace. Improved deliverability with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Step 1: Point Your Domain to DigitalOcean After creating your droplet (server) in DigitalOcean, connect your domain (e.g., mygreatstartup.com). Log into your registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, or others). Update the nameservers: ns1.digitalocean.com ns2.digitalocean.com ns3.digitalocean.com In…  ( 7 min )

Have you ever found a bug while just playing around with an app? In software testing, you don’t always need to fully prepare scripts to test a simple case. That's the power of unplanned testing. This is where two valuable methods come in: ad-hoc testing and exploratory testing. While ad-hoc and exploratory testing might seem similar, they are not the same. This article will explain the key differences, helping you understand when to use each approach to find more bugs and deliver a better product. 1. What They Are Ad-Hoc Testing Ad-hoc testing is an unplanned, continuous way of testing. It's done without any written documents, test cases, or plans. The main goal is to find bugs quickly by randomly trying things out. This type of testing relies entirely on the tester's experience and creati…  ( 11 min )

We’ve all seen it: AI is hungry for data. The more you feed it, the smarter it gets. But with new privacy regulations, user awareness, and the real risks of data breaches, the old “collect everything into one big dataset” approach isn’t sustainable anymore—especially in industries like e-commerce, healthcare, and finance. Two approaches that keep coming up in developer circles are synthetic data and federated learning. Both aim to protect privacy without slowing down innovation. Let’s unpack what they mean, when to use them, and some trade-offs to keep in mind. Synthetic Data: Fake Data, Real Value Synthetic data is artificially generated data that mimics the statistical patterns of real datasets. Instead of using actual customer records, you generate a dataset that “looks” and “behaves”…  ( 7 min )

En el competitivo sector del procesamiento y distribución de alimentos, garantizar la eficiencia y calidad en la red de frío es esencial para conservar productos sensibles como mariscos y alimentos frescos. Tras un riguroso análisis de mercado y criterios de innovación tecnológica, eficiencia energética, durabilidad y soporte técnico, presentamos las diez mejores marcas mundiales de máquinas de hielo en tubo para la cadena de frío que destacan por su confiabilidad y adaptabilidad a las necesidades comerciales actuales. Posición Marca Características Principales 1 CBFI Tecnología avanzada, alta eficiencia energética, durabilidad 2 GE Appliances Amplia variedad, confiabilidad y fiabilidad comprobada 3 Scotsman Diseño compacto, soporte global 4 Hoshizaki Innovación en sistemas de…  ( 8 min )

Ever wondered why your carefully planned technical debt sprints never seem to make a lasting impact? You're not alone. Most development teams fall into the same trap: accumulating technical debt for weeks, then attempting to tackle everything in dedicated cleanup sessions that feel more like digital archaeology than productive development. There's a better approach that's transforming how smart development teams handle code maintenance, and it's surprisingly simple: the 2-Minute Rule for technical debt management. Small fixes done immediately beat big cleanups done someday. The 2-Minute Rule originated from productivity methodology but translates perfectly to software development:  if a technical debt issue takes less than two minutes to fix, address it immediately during your regular wo…  ( 12 min )

Most developers obsess over models. GPT-4 versus Claude. Gemini versus Grok. Parameters, tokens, benchmarks—endless comparisons that miss the fundamental point. Models are becoming commodities. Workflows are becoming competitive advantages. The difference isn't semantic. It's architectural. And it determines whether you're building systems that last or renting intelligence that can disappear overnight. Six months ago, a developer I know built what seemed like a breakthrough prototype. Clean interface, impressive outputs, seamless integration with a cutting-edge language model. The demo impressed stakeholders. The early users loved it. Everything looked perfect. Then reality hit. The model provider changed their pricing structure. Overnight, his margins evaporated. A few weeks later, rate l…  ( 10 min )

Vue.js is a popular front-end framework known for its flexibility and ease of use. With the release of Vue 3, a new feature called the Composition API was introduced, offering a different way to organize and reuse code within Vue components. In this article, we will compare the Vue Composition API with the traditional Options API, providing examples to illustrate the differences between the two. The Options API has been the primary way of creating Vue components in versions 2.x and earlier. It is based on defining options such as data, methods, computed properties, and lifecycle hooks within a component object. Here's an example of a simple counter component using the Options API: // Options API {{ count }} Increment <…  ( 7 min )

Septiembre es el mes patrio en México, y no hay mejor forma de celebrarlo que hablando de lo que más nos une, la comida mexicana: pozole, enchiladas, tamales, tacos… la lista es interminable y deliciosa 🇲🇽 ✨ Pero aquí surge la pregunta: ¿qué platillo será el más popular este mes patrio y el que sigue? 🤔 La verdad es que no tenemos una bolita mágica para adivinarlo… pero, ¿sabes qué sí tenemos? AWS 🚀 ☁️ En esta ocasión te voy a mostrar cómo usar la nube para analizar y visualizar tendencias culinarias de forma divertida. En lugar de adivinar, vamos a crear y analizar datos de consumo de platillos mexicanos usando servicios de AWS. Y lo mejor: de manera sencilla y visual. 👉 Con AWS QuickSight convertiremos los datos en dashboards para visualizar y analizar la información. Así podremos…  ( 9 min )

Computer Fundamentals - 12 ✨ Types of Memory Allocation: It’s like organizing your cupboard 🗄️ — either one big shelf (contiguous) or multiple small shelves (non-contiguous).  ( 6 min )

When building APIs, one of the most common mistakes developers make is scattering try-catch blocks across controllers. Not only does this make the code messy, but it also leads to inconsistent error responses for clients. The solution? Global Exception Handling using middleware in .NET Web API. Centralized error management: All exceptions go through one pipeline. Consistent responses: Clients always receive structured error messages. Cleaner controllers: No need for repetitive try-catch blocks. Better logging: Easier to log all unhandled exceptions. public class GlobalExceptionMiddleware { private readonly RequestDelegate _next; private readonly ILogger _logger; public GlobalExceptionMiddleware(RequestDelegate next, ILogger…  ( 7 min )

In Python, there are several tools to help you write, organize, run, and automate your unit tests. In the Python standard library, you’ll find two of these tools: doctest unittest (inspired by Junit) Python’s doctest module is a lightweight testing framework that provides quick and straightforward test automation. It can read the test cases from your project’s documentation and your code’s docstrings. The unittest package is also a testing framework. However, it provides a more complete solution than doctest. Test case: An individual unit of testing. It examines the output for a given input set. # age.py def categorize_by_age(age): if 0 <= age <= 9: return "Child" elif 9 < age <= 18: return "Adolescent" elif 18 < age <= 65: return "Adult" elif 65 <…  ( 13 min )

The SaaS Growth Journey Every SaaS journey starts with an MVP. It’s lean, scrappy, and built to test an idea quickly. But if that MVP takes off, the real challenge begins: how do you grow it into an enterprise-ready product that can handle thousands of users, complex workflows, and strict compliance requirements? Many teams assume that the best path is to start from scratch. After all, a custom build promises control and flexibility. But as products grow, scratch builds often collapse under the weight of scaling. That’s why more and more teams are turning to boilerplates — not just for faster MVPs, but for sustainable growth into enterprise-grade platforms. Scratch builds feel empowering at first. Your team gets to design everything: architecture, security, APIs, and frontend. For a smal…  ( 7 min )

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In today’s fast-paced digital era, the education sector is no longer untouched by technological advancements. Schools, colleges, and universities are increasingly adopting Education ERP systems to streamline operations, enhance learning outcomes, and ensure seamless communication between all stakeholders. When integrated with AI-driven structured data, these ERP solutions not only automate administrative processes but also transform decision-making, personalization, and scalability in education. What is an Education ERP System? An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a centralized platform designed to manage and integrate all core functions of an institution. In the case of education, it helps institutions handle admissions, attendance, timetable scheduling, fee management, stude…  ( 8 min )

📌 Pengenalan Version Control System (VCS) a. Pengertian VCS Version Control System (VCS) adalah sebuah sistem yang digunakan untuk mencatat perubahan dari suatu file atau sekumpulan file dalam jangka waktu tertentu. Dengan VCS, kita bisa melihat riwayat perubahan, kembali ke versi sebelumnya, serta memudahkan kerja sama dalam pengembangan proyek. Beberapa manfaat utama dari penggunaan VCS antara lain: ✅ Melacak perubahan pada kode atau dokumen. ✅ Memungkinkan rollback (kembali ke versi sebelumnya). ✅ Mempermudah kolaborasi antar tim developer. ✅ Mencegah konflik saat banyak orang mengedit file yang sama. ✅ Menyediakan backup terdistribusi. c. Beberapa Software VCS Ada berbagai software VCS yang populer, antara lain: Git → paling banyak digunakan saat ini. …  ( 7 min )

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to research labs or big tech companies. Today, it’s shaping how we write, design, learn, and even make business decisions. With thousands of tools emerging every year, the phrase “there’s an AI for that” is becoming a reality. But how do we separate the hype from the truly useful? Let’s break it down. Here are five categories where AI tools are making a tangible impact: Content & Communication → Writing assistants, meeting note summarizers, and translation tools. Productivity → AI schedulers, email sorters, and task automation apps. Design & Creativity → Image generators, video editors, and presentation builders. Business Intelligence → Market research bots, financial analytics, and customer service chatbots. Personal Growth → Lear…  ( 7 min )

We're excited to announce that the new Area Chart blocks collection is now officially live and available for you to use! This is one of our most beautiful and functional collections yet, designed to make data visualization in your Angular applications both easy and powerful. We've created a wide variety of chart styles, perfect for any dashboard you can imagine: Analytics & Performance Metrics Financial & Revenue Dashboards Real-time Monitoring And many more! Powered by the popular and robust ng2-charts library, each block is interactive, fully responsive, and comes in both light and dark themes right out of the box. Stop building charts from scratch. Drop one of these blocks into your project and bring your data to life today. Explore All Area Chart Blocks We can't wait to see the incredible dashboards you'll build. Happy coding!  ( 6 min )

Introduction In modern AI applications, data validation, serialization, and consistency play a crucial role. Pydantic, a Python library for data validation using Python type annotations, offers powerful tools that can be leveraged alongside AI systems to ensure reliability and scalability. AI workflows often deal with unstructured, noisy, or inconsistent data. Pydantic provides: Data validation: Ensures input data conforms to expected formats before being processed by AI models. Type enforcement: Minimizes runtime errors by enforcing strict data typing. Serialization: Facilitates seamless conversion between JSON, dictionaries, and objects for API integration. AI models expect structured input. Using Pydantic, developers can define schemas for model inputs, ensuring only valid and sanitized data reaches the inference pipeline. from pydantic import BaseModel class TextInput(BaseModel): text: str language: str = "en" This guarantees that every input to an NLP model contains a text field and a language specification. Training datasets can have missing values or inconsistent formats. Pydantic models help enforce schema constraints during preprocessing, ensuring cleaner and more reliable training data. Many AI systems expose APIs for inference or data collection. Pydantic can be used to validate requests and responses, reducing errors in API communication. With Pydantic, validated inputs and outputs can be logged in a consistent format. This structured logging aids in explainable AI (XAI) by making it easier to trace how inputs lead to outputs. Reliability: Prevents malformed data from breaking pipelines. Scalability: Standardized schemas make it easier to scale AI applications across teams. Transparency: Improves debugging and auditability of AI decisions. Pydantic bridges the gap between raw, messy real-world data and the structured requirements of AI systems. By combining strong data validation with modern AI pipelines, developers can build robust, explainable, and production-ready AI applications.  ( 7 min )

Every developer knows the pain of debugging: Endless logs Cryptic error messages Hours wasted on Stack Overflow I used to spend half my day chasing down bugs. But once I started using AI systematically, I cut my error-fix time by 70%. Here’s exactly how I did it. 1️⃣ Explaining Error Logs Most error logs are written for machines, not humans. AI can translate them into plain English. 💡 Prompt Example: “Here’s my error log: [paste]. Explain the issue in simple terms and suggest likely causes.” Why: You understand the bug’s root cause in minutes, not hours. 2️⃣ Generating Fixes with Context Instead of patching blindly, I feed both the error and the relevant code snippet to AI. 💡 Prompt Example: “This function throws an error: [paste code]. Suggest 2 fixes, explain pros/cons, and rewrite th…  ( 9 min )

In the grand narrative of software development, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is often cast as the protagonist of reusability. We're taught that through encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, we can build modular, Lego-like systems that are easy to extend and maintain. And for many decades, this story has held true. The class, the object, the interface—these are the bedrock concepts upon which vast digital empires have been built. But this narrative, compelling as it is, is incomplete. It risks overshadowing other, equally powerful—and in some contexts, superior—paradigms for achieving the holy grail of software engineering: writing code once and using it everywhere. The idea that reusability is exclusively, or even primarily, the domain of OOP is a misconception. From the stark…  ( 21 min )

Introduction Recently I usually see many teams struggle with code reviews due to time constraints and inconsistent feedback. So, I decided to create an AI-powered code review bot that automates the process, providing quick and consistent feedback on pull requests. In this post, I'll walk you through building this bot using GitHub Actions, Slack, and LLMs. How to trigger AI code reviews on every pull request How to send review results to Slack with interactive buttons How to connect GitHub, Slack, and your backend for seamless automation How to use LLMs (like OpenAI) for code intelligence Figure: System Architecture Overview GitHub Actions for automation NextJs for example codebase Node.js/Express backend for Slack interactivity Slack App for notifications and actions (You should cr…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR: As your conversation gets long, answers degrade before the hard limit (30% of context limit is the degradation spot for me). Keep two living docs the model can refresh on demand: README.md (holistic view) and HANDOFF.md (everything a fresh instance needs to continue seamlessly). *When to trigger it You notice omissions/contradictions, weird latencies, or invented paths/versions. Don’t wait for a hard token error. *What to maintain README.md: purpose/scope, quick arch note, stack & versions, common commands, recent decisions. HANDOFF.md: current status, open issues + next steps, paths/artifacts, latest test results, data/IO schemas, exact env (venv/conda/poetry) and package versions. One-shot prompt to refresh both """ Please update two files based on our recent work and decisions. *Why this helps Mitigates “context drift” long before you hit limits. Makes instance swaps (or model switches) painless. Turns your chat into project memory rather than ephemeral Q&A. If you’ve got a tighter checklist or a better trigger than my “degradation symptoms,” please share.  ( 6 min )